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Event: SSG 289 Octavio vs Maximus     
Date:   Apr 07, 2024





196 cm
24 yrs
260 lbs



202 cm
46 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 38 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lima scores with a takedown into Silalahi's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (0) vs (2) Lima
Lima postures up.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silalahi managing to control the position.
Silalahi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silalahi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Lima is still trying to improve position.
Lima forces his way into half guard.
Silalahi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Silalahi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silalahi pulls Lima in close to his closed guard and prevents Lima from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Silalahi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Lima trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #T2#
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silalahi keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Silalahi is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Silalahi is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Silalahi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (2) Lima
Lima wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silalahi wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Silalahi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silalahi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Silalahi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.
Lima trying to control here.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Silalahi moves into full mount! Lima won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (2) Lima#T5#
Lima tries to lock up and control but Silalahi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silalahi wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely.
Silalahi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lima prevents Silalahi from taking his back.
Lima tries to lock up and control but Silalahi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but Silalahi has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Silalahi tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Lima has given up his back here. Will Silalahi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (8) vs (2) Lima
A lull in the action here.
Lima tries to roll but Silalahi sticks to his back. #SUB#
Silalahi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Lima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silalahi. #SUB#
Lima showing good submission defense here.
Lima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lima is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T7#
I really don't envy Lima right now.
Silalahi has good solid back control here.
Silalahi avoiding Lima 's attempts to control his hands.
Silalahi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Good control from Silalahi.
Lima wants to escape the position. #T8#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB#
Silalahi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lima has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Silalahi working for a choke but Lima is defending well. #SUB#
Silalahi is looking for a choke. Lima gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lima manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (8) vs (4) Lima
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T9#
Lima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lima trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silalahi has an active guard here but Lima has managed to pass into half guard.
Silalahi tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg. #T10##SUB2#
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silalahi controlling the position for now.
Silalahi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lima jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (8) vs (7) Lima#SUB2#
Lima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silalahi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lima's best efforts.#T11#
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Silalahi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silalahi is trying to control but can't.
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Silalahi defends it. #T12#
Silalahi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silalahi.#SUB#
Silalahi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silalahi trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Lima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Silalahi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Lima is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Silalahi pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.#SUB#
Silalahi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Silalahi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lima throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Silalahi's body to avoid the submission. Silalahi has instead reached around Lima's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Silalahi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raja Silalahi!
A very excited looking Raja Silalahi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: SSG 283 Rhodeo vs Hall     
Date:   Mar 24, 2024





202 cm
45 yrs
270 lbs



200 cm
29 yrs
265 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 37 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kuang closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Kuang#SUB2#
Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuang.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lima has a hand on Kuang's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kuang takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Kuang
Lima's coaches at Alpha Brasil have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Kuang has isolated one of Lima's arms. Lima looking to fight him off but Kuang twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nedry Kuang!
After winning the bout, Nedry Kuang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SSG 279 Hunt vs Vilmat     
Date:   Mar 10, 2024





200 cm
29 yrs
265 lbs



202 cm
45 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 36 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kuang to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Lima
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuang sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuang defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuang defends well.#SUB#
Kuang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard. #T1#
Lima is trying to keep Kuang in close.
Kuang is fighting to break Lima's control of his arms but Lima is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #T2#
Lima wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kuang advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (0) Lima
Kuang advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (7) vs (0) Lima
Lima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kuang wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Kuang wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Kuang fails to take his opponent's back.
Lima wants to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kuang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Kuang controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Kuang working for a guillotine from mount but Lima is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Lima doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Lima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lima wants to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
Kuang is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kuang avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
Kuang is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lima is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (10) vs (0) Lima#T5#
Lima trying to control the action but Kuang just sinks the hooks in.
Lima turns into Kuang and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (10) vs (2) Lima
Kuang trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Kuang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lima defends well.
Kuang is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T6#
Lima trying to control but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Kuang controlling Lima's posture. #SUB2#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T7#
Kuang is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Kuang is really struggling to control Lima but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima is pushing down on Kuang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuang is fighting to maintain full guard but Lima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuang trying to control but Lima postures up.
Kuang is in trouble now - Lima has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (10) vs (5) Lima#T8#
Kuang is trying to escape the mount.
Kuang wants to control but Lima is having none of it.
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Lima isn't that keen on the idea.
Lima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape. #T9#
Kuang can't escape the position.
Lima trying to control but Kuang is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lima looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kuang is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Kuang regains half guard.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Lima is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lima forces his way into half guard.
Kuang is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuang avoid being mounted?
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kuang regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Kuang pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kuang looking for a guillotine here but Lima defends easily. #T13#
Kuang is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Lima is pushing down on Kuang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuang is fighting to maintain full guard but Lima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard.
Lima stalling.
Kuang trying to control but Lima postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T14#
Kuang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (14) vs (5) Lima
Lima rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kuang is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Kuang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Kuang seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuang takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
Nedry Kuang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SSG 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi     
Date:   Mar 03, 2024





202 cm
45 yrs
270 lbs



185 cm
29 yrs
193 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 36 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Cap pushes Lima up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Cap lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Cap
Lima is trying to control the position but Cap postures up.
Cap sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cap wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Cap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Cap defends easily.
Cap content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Lima is adopting a defensive guard.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Lima keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully.
Cap pushing down on Lima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lima is staying active underneath Cap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cap wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
Lima wants to improve his position but Cap is controlling well.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.
Lima controls Cap momentarily but Cap frees himself. #T3#
Lima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cap controls the pace.
Cap trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lima being controlled here, momentarily.
Cap pushes down on Lima's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Cap trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Cap has control of the leg.
Cap trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cap is working away from the top position though.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Cap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cap controlling the action here. #T5#
Cap wants to pass to mount but Lima is defending the position.
Lima wants to improve his position but Cap is controlling well.
Cap wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cap is looking to advance position but Lima won't allow it.
Lima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cap's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cap's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lima (4) vs (2) Cap#SUB#
Lima is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cap knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cap for a finish.
Cap tries to escape but Lima has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Lima biding his time, controlling Cap.
Lima doesn't have the hooks in and Cap manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (4) Cap
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cap slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (4) vs (7) Cap
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Cap just content to control the position.
Lima regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cap in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Cap is working for a submission of some sort.
Cap trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well. #T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cap is working away from the top position though.
Lima wants to sweep but Cap has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (4) vs (10) Cap
Lima manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cap's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cap's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lima (8) vs (10) Cap#SUB#
Lima tightening his grip on Cap, looking for the choke.
Lima seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lima doesn't have the hooks in and Cap manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (8) vs (12) Cap#T9#
Cap trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Cap defends easily.
Cap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Cap trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima working a defensive guard here. #T10#
Cap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lima looking for a triangle here. Cap is fighting it but it looks tight! Lima pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cap is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: SSG 270 Hunt vs Takeshi     
Date:   Feb 18, 2024





202 cm
45 yrs
270 lbs



206 cm
34 yrs
284 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 35 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gascoigne clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Gascoigne gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Gascoigne
Gascoigne controlling from the top position.
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gascoigne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne postures up. #SUB#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gascoigne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Lima has his foot on Gascoigne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gascoigne works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima being controlled here, momentarily.
Lima pulls Gascoigne in close to prevent any damage.
Gascoigne sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lima's guard.
Lima is doing well to control the position and prevent Gascoigne from advancing to side control.#T2#
Lima is looking for a sweep. Gascoigne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascoigne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lima moves into full guard.
Gascoigne postures up.
Gascoigne content to stall in guard here.
Lima managing to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gascoigne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Gascoigne might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gascoigne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Gascoigne is proving a slippery customer.
Lima seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gascoigne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gascoigne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascoigne wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T5#
Lima keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
Lima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gascoigne controls the pace.
Gascoigne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gascoigne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gascoigne wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it. #T6#
Gascoigne slows the pace down in half guard.
Lima is pressing down on Gascoigne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lima managing to control the position.
Gascoigne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gascoigne wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Lima controls Gascoigne momentarily but Gascoigne frees himself. #T7#
Gascoigne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Gascoigne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascoigne has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gascoigne is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gascoigne postures up. #T8#
Gascoigne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Gascoigne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lima is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T9##SUB#
Gascoigne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascoigne has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
Lima trying to control the position.
Gascoigne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Gascoigne is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gascoigne passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Gascoigne#T10##SUB2#
Gascoigne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gascoigne is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lima's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gascoigne is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11##SUB2#
Gascoigne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here.
Lima is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Gascoigne tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gascoigne working away.
Gascoigne is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T13#
Lima is not content to let Gascoigne control the position.
Gascoigne taking a breather here. #T14##SUB2#
Gascoigne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lima has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lima tries to bench press Gascoigne off him but Gascoigne keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima is trying to work for a sweep but Gascoigne has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (0) vs (7) Gascoigne
Gascoigne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lima wants to control but Gascoigne is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne wins on points by 7 to 0.
A very excited looking Paul Gascoigne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SSG 266 Hall vs Chai     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024





191 cm
32 yrs
216 lbs



202 cm
45 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Danny Shaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 35 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Shaw closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Shaw decides to pull guard.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now.
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Shaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (2) vs (0) Lima#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (5) vs (0) Lima
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima manages to get back to half guard.
Lima moves into full guard.
Shaw looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Lima pulls Shaw in to control the position. #SUB2#
Lima has his feet on Shaw's thighs here. He's pushed Shaw off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Shaw screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: SSG 258 Grandall vs Hunt     
Date:   Jan 21, 2024





188 cm
24 yrs
265 lbs



202 cm
45 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 10 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 34 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Lima feints and as Chai raises his hands in defense, Lima changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Lima
Lima wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB#
Chai working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Chai is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lima throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Chai's body to avoid the submission. Chai has instead reached around Lima's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Chai arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olyksandr Chai!
After winning the bout, Olyksandr Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SSG 247 Chai vs Jones     
Date:   Dec 31, 2023





202 cm
44 yrs
270 lbs



192 cm
28 yrs
212 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 34 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lima gets caught napping as Strakapoud dives in and scores a takedown. Lima manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lima is trying to keep Strakapoud in close.
Lima keeping full guard, as Strakapoud tries to pass.
Strakapoud is fighting to break Lima's control of his arms but Lima is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strakapoud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strakapoud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Strakapoud controlling from the top position.
Lima looking to control.
Strakapoud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strakapoud controlling from the top position.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Strakapoud passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Strakapoud
Strakapoud staying calm.#T3#
Strakapoud trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
Strakapoud is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Strakapoud tries for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima trying to remain calm as Strakapoud controls from the top position.
Lima is looking to regain half guard here but Strakapoud keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lima is not content to let Strakapoud control the position.
Lima regains half guard.
Lima is staying active underneath Strakapoud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lima won't allow Strakapoud to pass to mount.
Strakapoud is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima has control of Strakapoud's left arm, preventing Strakapoud from doing any damage.
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strakapoud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strakapoud is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strakapoud defends well.
Strakapoud trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T6#
Strakapoud advances to half guard.
Strakapoud is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy.
Strakapoud wants to advance to full mount but Lima doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima controlling the position.#T7#
Lima working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Strakapoud content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lima has locked up a guillotine! Lima's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Strakapoud is holding on here and Lima must be using up a lot of energy. Strakapoud has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lima gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: SSG 240 Ozymandias vs Pushkin     
Date:   Dec 10, 2023





188 cm
35 yrs
190 lbs



202 cm
44 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 33 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Doe clinches. #TD#
Doe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lima regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (0) Lima#SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima looking to control.
Doe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lima holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Lima has his foot on Doe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doe works his way back into a safe position though.
Doe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Doe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (5) vs (0) Lima#T2#
Doe controlling from side mount.
Doe working away.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Doe slows the pace down. #T3#
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Doe trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Lima manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (5) vs (2) Lima
Doe is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Doe keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Doe is adopting a defensive guard.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Doe wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Lima trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Lima preventing the sweep.
Lima wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving. #SUB#
Doe working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Lima wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7##SUB#
Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Doe's legs - danger averted.
Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now.
Doe controlling the position.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima preventing the sweep. #T8#
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Doe has his hands on Lima's head, controlling the position.
Lima trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Doe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (7) vs (2) Lima#T9##SUB2#
Doe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe content to stall in guard here.
Doe wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima is trying to keep Doe in close.
Lima is controlling Doe's posture.#T11##SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doe wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Doe uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (10) vs (2) Lima
Lima is looking for a sweep.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lima tries to buck Doe off but Doe is having none of it.
Lima manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Doe wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doe is working hard here to advance position.
Doe uses his free foot to push down on Lima's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lima.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (13) vs (2) Lima#T13#
Doe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Doe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Doe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Doe tries to control but Lima wriggling away. #T14#
Doe controlling from mount.
Lima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe trying to control but Lima is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doe takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking John Doe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SSG 234 Makarov vs Lima     
Date:   Nov 26, 2023





200 cm
37 yrs
250 lbs



202 cm
44 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 32 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Makarov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Makarov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lima can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Lima ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lima no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lima being controlled here, momentarily.
Lima working a defensive guard but Makarov passes into half guard.
Makarov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Makarov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Makarov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makarov trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well.
Makarov trying to control the pace.
Makarov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.#T2##T3#
Lima is looking to control Makarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
Lima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Makarov has control of the leg. #T4#
Lima is pressing down on Makarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Makarov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (3) vs (0) Lima
Lima is trying to control Makarov's posture but Makarov avoids it.
Makarov is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.#T5#
Lima is trying to get back to half guard.
Lima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lima stops Makarov from passing to mount.
Lima is trying to control Makarov's posture but Makarov avoids it. #T6#
Lima is looking to regain half guard here but Makarov keeps moving and retains side control.
Makarov tries to move to mount but Lima blocks the move with his legs.
Lima trying to remain calm as Makarov controls from the top position.
Lima manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lima trying to control but Makarov postures up.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Lima is holding on to half guard well.
Makarov works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (6) vs (0) Lima
Makarov controlling from the full mount.
Lima can't escape the position. #T8#
Makarov fails to take his opponent's back.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Makarov's attempts to control the action.
Makarov controlling his opponent.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Makarov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Makarov trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Lima tries to reverse the position but Makarov maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov controlling from mount.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Makarov's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Makarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Makarov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T11#
Makarov controlling from the full mount.
Makarov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
Lima stops Makarov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12#
Makarov is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makarov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makarov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lima!
Score +3 for passing guard: Makarov (9) vs (0) Lima
Makarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Makarov controlling the position easily from mount.
Lima wants to hold on but Makarov pushes him away.
Makarov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.
Lima is trying to escape the mount. #T14#
Makarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but Makarov has a good base and remains in mount.
Lima sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Makarov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Lima as he works his way to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makarov wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Sergey Makarov retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SSG 222 Cahute vs Philbert     
Date:   Oct 29, 2023





202 cm
44 yrs
270 lbs



187 cm
26 yrs
217 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 32 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 18 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lima looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rhodeo tries to counter with a clinch but Lima shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Rhodeo rushes Lima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Lima gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is trying to control but Lima manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position but Lima isn't that keen on the idea.
Lima looking to control but Rhodeo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Lima postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Lima working for a submission but Rhodeo is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rhodeo holds on for dear life, controlling Lima's posture momentarily.
Lima avoids the attempt from Rhodeo to control.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rhodeo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rhodeo keeps trying to improve his position.
Lima takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rhodeo working to try and regain half guard.
Rhodeo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lima tries to pass to full mount but Rhodeo defends it. #T2#
Lima works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
Lima forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (11) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control but not successfully.
Lima really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rhodeo.#SUB#
Lima is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rhodeo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Lima gets his hands free. #T3#
Rhodeo is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Rhodeo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rhodeo tries to roll but Lima sticks to his back.
Lima controls the position.
Rhodeo trying to control the action but Lima just sinks the hooks in.
Rhodeo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lima haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lima trying to control.#SUB#
Lima has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rhodeo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T4#
Rhodeo just trying to survive but Lima is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lima seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Rhodeo is having to fend off submission attempts from Lima, who is looking to sink in the choke. Lima doesn't have the hooks in though and Rhodeo manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (11) vs (2) Rhodeo
Lima is trying to control the position but Rhodeo postures up.
Lima is really struggling to control Rhodeo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lima being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Lima keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully.
Lima trying to control the position.
Rhodeo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rhodeo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima pulls Rhodeo in close to his closed guard and prevents Rhodeo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rhodeo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lima keeping full guard, as Rhodeo tries to pass. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Rhodeo pushes his legs off easily. #T7##SUB#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodeo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodeo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rhodeo is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Rhodeo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T8#
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima is trying to keep Rhodeo in close.
Rhodeo wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Rhodeo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T9#
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhodeo is stalling in the full guard.
Lima keeping full guard, as Rhodeo tries to pass. #T10#
Rhodeo controlling from the top position.
Rhodeo trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo looking to pass the guard.
Lima trying to control the position.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB#
Lima working for a triangle but Rhodeo defends it easily. #SUB#
Lima has his foot on Rhodeo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodeo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rhodeo forces his way into half guard.
Lima is not content to let Rhodeo control the position.
Rhodeo slows the pace down in half guard.
Rhodeo tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it. #T12#
Lima tries to get to full guard but Rhodeo has control of the leg.
Rhodeo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rhodeo is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Lima tries to roll over but Rhodeo keeps him under control.
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well. #T13#
Lima wants to improve his position but Rhodeo is controlling well.
Rhodeo is taking a breather. Lima says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lima gets full guard.
Rhodeo advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (11) vs (5) Rhodeo
Lima is being controlled here. #T14#
Lima is trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rhodeo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (11) vs (7) Rhodeo
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodeo controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lima takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.

 

Event: SSG 210 Kersikov vs Ibrahim     
Date:   Oct 08, 2023





192 cm
22 yrs
200 lbs



202 cm
43 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 32 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maximus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lima's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Lima
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lima is looking to cinch up a triangle. Maximus throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lima's body to avoid the submission. Lima has instead reached around Maximus's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lima arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: SSG 197 Schaubi vs Banner     
Date:   Sep 10, 2023





202 cm
43 yrs
270 lbs



150 cm
30 yrs
197 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 32 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Panda One!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from One enables Lima to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. One manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) One
Lima seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima is really struggling to control One but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
One being controlled here, momentarily.
One is adopting a defensive guard.
Lima wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
One is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
Lima controlling from the top position.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
One keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #T3#
One keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
One keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One pulls Lima in to control the position. #T4#
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima content to stall in guard here.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima stands and throws One's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (0) One#SUB#
Lima tries for a kimura but One is defending well. #SUB#
Lima goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, One has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lima but great work by One.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lima (5) vs (4) One#T5#
Lima is looking to reverse the position.
Lima is trying to work for a sweep but One has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (5) vs (6) One
Lima wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (5) vs (9) One
One trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lima doesn't escape.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that One has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Lima is trying to break free.
One slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lima tries to break free. #T7#
Lima is working hard here to advance position.
One is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into One. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in One's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (9) One
Lima trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
One seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lima stands and throws One's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (10) vs (9) One#T8#
One is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
One stops Lima from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on One's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lima laying and praying for a moment but One takes advantage and regains half guard.
One is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard. #T9#
Lima controlling the pace.
One is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lima passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (13) vs (9) One
Lima taking a break here but One is having none of it and regains half guard. #T10##SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but One is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lima to get the leverage.
One has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lima is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and One defends it well.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but One defends the submission attempt.#T11#
One tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
Lima wants to free his trapped foot but One is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
One has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lima is working away from the top position though.
One is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard but One defending well.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T13#
One is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lima is taking a breather. One says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
One is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so One is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
One tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
One is controlling Lima's trapped leg to prevent Lima from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima wants to pass the guard but One is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lima takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.

 

Event: SSG 186 Doe vs Vrjalya     
Date:   Aug 13, 2023





191 cm
25 yrs
195 lbs



202 cm
43 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 25 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 31 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lima closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (4) Lima
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ozymandias manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lima wants to free his trapped foot but Ozymandias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ozymandias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ozymandias (4) vs (4) Lima
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ozymandias controlling the positon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima is trying to break free. #T1#
Lima keeps trying to improve his position.
Ozymandias slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lima breaks Ozymandias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (4) vs (6) Lima
Lima seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lima won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
Ozymandias pulls Lima in close to his closed guard and prevents Lima from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ozymandias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ozymandias seems keen to control Lima's posture.
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there.
Ozymandias controlling Lima's posture.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Ozymandias pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage.
Lima won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
Lima being controlled here momentarily.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ozymandias holds on and takes a little breather.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ozymandias is pulling down on Lima's head to control his posture.
Ozymandias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ozymandias controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lima puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ozymandias wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lima stalling.
Ozymandias manages to get to full guard.
Ozymandias might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias controlling Lima's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Lima wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ozymandias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Lima's head to control his posture. #T7#
Ozymandias controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #T8#
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias is trying to keep Lima in close.
Lima wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Ozymandias has his hands on Lima's head, controlling the position.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Lima trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ozymandias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (6) vs (6) Lima
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima controls Ozymandias momentarily but Ozymandias frees himself.
Ozymandias showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Lima is trying to control the position but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias passes Lima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lima trying to get back to full guard but Ozymandias takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (9) vs (6) Lima
Lima is trying to escape the mount but Ozymandias keeps good control and instead manages to take Lima's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (12) vs (6) Lima
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ozymandias controlling the positon.
Lima trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lima is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ozymandias is staying active.
Lima tries to escape but Ozymandias has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Lima is still trying to improve position.
Ozymandias is riding his opponent, not letting Lima buck him off.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ozymandias.
Lima is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T12#
Ozymandias is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into Ozymandias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ozymandias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (12) vs (8) Lima
Ozymandias is controlling Lima's posture.
Ozymandias continues to stall.
Ozymandias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (14) vs (8) Lima
Lima tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Ozymandias passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (17) vs (8) Lima
Lima being controlled for a moment. #T13#
Lima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ozymandias is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima struggling a bit here.#T14#
Ozymandias is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima trying to remain calm as Ozymandias controls from the top position.
Lima is holding Ozymandias down, trying to stall.
Lima tries to bench press Ozymandias off him but Ozymandias keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Ozymandias stalls from top position.
Lima is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 17 to 8.
After the big win, Cyrus Ozymandias made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverback Sweatshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: CWC 396     
Date:   Jul 09, 2023





180 cm
44 yrs
220 lbs



202 cm
42 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 40 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 30 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lima forces Dalton back against the ropes and clinches.
Lima jumps guard but Dalton stands there with Lima around his waist. Lima gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Dalton to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Dalton is trying to trip Lima. He has hold of a leg but Lima is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dalton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Lima
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dalton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #T1#
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Lima has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Dalton pushes his legs off easily.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Dalton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima has control of Dalton's left arm, preventing Dalton from doing any damage.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Lima is trying to keep Dalton in close.
Dalton trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Dalton pushes down on Lima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dalton controlling the action here.
Dalton is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Lima wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dalton content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully. #T4#
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Dalton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dalton pushes down on Lima's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away.
Dalton trying to mount his opponent but Lima defends it.
Dalton wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it.
Dalton is controlling the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dalton continues to stall.#T6#
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Dalton is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Dalton controlling the pace.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Dalton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalton trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
Lima is looking to control Dalton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Dalton wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it. #T7#
Lima wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy.
Well, if Dalton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lima is looking to control Dalton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Lima is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dalton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (0) Lima
Dalton controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Lima tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.
Dalton moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (8) vs (0) Lima
Dalton trying to control momentarily.
Dalton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dalton trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening. #T9#
Dalton tries to get the hooks in deep but Lima pushed the leg off.
Dalton controlling the position well here. Lima rolled but Dalton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dalton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB#
Dalton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dalton tries to keep control of the position but Lima is staying busy.#T10#
Dalton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lima looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dalton.
Lima trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lima staying busy and making it hard for Dalton to control.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dalton struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dalton controlling from the back.
Dalton trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dalton keeps control of the position easily here as Lima tries to buck him off.
Dalton trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T11#
Lima tries to roll but Dalton sticks to his back.
Lima is still trying to improve position.
Dalton controlling the position well here. Lima rolled but Dalton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lima tries to escape but Dalton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lima prevents Dalton from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Lima right now.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T12#
Lima manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dalton's guard. Nice work there by Lima.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (8) vs (2) Lima
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Dalton is pulling down on Lima's head. It's preventing any offense from Lima, at least for the moment.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lima controls the pace.
Dalton trying to control the position here. #T13#
Lima wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself.
Dalton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Lima trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton trying to control the position.
Lima is fighting to break Dalton's control of his arms but Dalton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Lima won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Pacer Dalton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CWC 394 Bremner vs Marden     
Date:   Jul 02, 2023





202 cm
42 yrs
270 lbs



185 cm
43 yrs
192 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 30 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 42 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Gracie
Still in half guard, Lima seems content to control.
Lima tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (0) Gracie
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie stops Lima from passing to mount.
Gracie is not content to let Lima control the position. #SUB#
Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lima moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (7) vs (0) Gracie#T2#
Lima wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lima tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie tries to hold on but Lima postures up.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lima trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Lima swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Lima's guard. A big mistake from Lima there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (2) Gracie#T3##SUB#
Lima has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Lima moves into full guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lima is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Lima defends it.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it. #T5#
Lima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Lima wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer. #T6#
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Lima has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Lima working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Lima works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lima (11) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lima.
Gracie is really stuck here. #SUB#
Gracie is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lima gets his way! #T8#
Lima trying to control.
Lima avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Lima looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Lima is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Gracie is not content to let Lima control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to control the action here but instead Lima manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (14) vs (2) Gracie
Lima wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely. #T10##SUB#
Lima working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Lima jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Lima has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Lima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Gracie regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lima's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Lima is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.
Lima is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lima is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Lima trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself. #T13##SUB2#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Lima to get to half guard.
Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14##SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Lima has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (17) vs (2) Gracie
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima is looking to take Gracie's back but instead Gracie gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Lima wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lima takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.

 

Event: CWC 388     
Date:   Jun 18, 2023





185 cm
21 yrs
195 lbs



202 cm
42 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 30 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pushkin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pushkin (2) vs (0) Lima#SUB#
Pushkin is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
Pushkin trying to control the pace.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin trying to mount his opponent but Lima defends it.
Pushkin is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Pushkin is very close to passing his half guard.
Pushkin tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it. #SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura but Lima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pushkin to get the leverage.
Lima trying to hold on to Pushkin's head to control him but Pushkin postures up.
Pushkin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Pushkin seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Pushkin is looking to pass Lima's guard but actually Lima recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Lima has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pushkin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lima has tightened it up now! Pushkin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: CWC 377     
Date:   May 14, 2023





180 cm
31 yrs
195 lbs



202 cm
42 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 29 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lima tries for a takedown but Vernon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Vernon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Lima
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Lima is defending the position.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Lima won't allow Vernon to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Vernon works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Lima
Vernon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lima manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vernon's best efforts.
Vernon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (8) vs (0) Lima
Vernon moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (11) vs (0) Lima
Vernon has the hooks in. Lima is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lima trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Vernon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lima is in bad spot here.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A lull in the action here. #T2#
Lima breaks Vernon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (11) vs (2) Lima
Lima postures up.
Lima passes Vernon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Vernon is defending well. #SUB2#
Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vernon moves into full guard. #T3#
Lima wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vernon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Vernon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (13) vs (2) Lima
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vernon passes into half guard.
Vernon uses his free foot to push down on Lima's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lima.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (16) vs (2) Lima#T5#
Vernon tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Vernon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Vernon controlling from the full mount.
Lima tries to lock up and control but Vernon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vernon trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Lima bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (16) vs (4) Lima#T6#
Lima forces his way into half guard.
Lima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vernon is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vernon avoid being mounted?
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to control but Vernon is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T7#
Lima wants to take a breather but Vernon is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Vernon defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Vernon defends the submission attempt.
Vernon manages to get to full guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Lima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vernon seems keen to control Lima's posture.
Lima won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Lima wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Lima wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vernon wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vernon is keeping the position for now.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Vernon.
Lima passes Vernon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vernon trying to control from the bottom.
Lima prevents Vernon from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vernon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Lima wants to free his trapped foot but Vernon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10##SUB2#
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working.
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vernon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lima is now in half guard. #T11#
Lima is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position.
Lima works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (16) vs (7) Lima
Lima wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely.
Vernon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vernon is holding on tight.
Lima works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (16) vs (10) Lima
Lima is trying to stick to Vernon's back but Vernon is turning into Lima. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lima's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vernon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (18) vs (10) Lima
Lima keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass. #T12##SUB2#
Lima has his foot on Vernon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vernon works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but Vernon defends it easily. #SUB2#
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T13##SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Vernon is working hard here to advance position.
Vernon trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vernon is looking to advance position but Lima won't allow it. #T14#
Lima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Lima has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lima keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lima has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vernon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lima.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (21) vs (10) Lima
Lima gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (23) vs (10) Lima
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Vernon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lima has worked his arm free - good work by Lima!

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 23 to 10.
Isaac Vernon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: CWC 371.1     
Date:   Apr 30, 2023





202 cm
42 yrs
270 lbs



187 cm
45 yrs
223 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 28 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 37 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lima wants to clinch#TD2#
so Halo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Halo
Halo forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Lima is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Halo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Halo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lima!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Halo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima is looking to improve his position but Halo isn't that keen on the idea.
Halo controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Lima sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halo is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in PhoQus Fight Club inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lima is doing well to control the position and prevent Halo from advancing to side control.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well.
Halo is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Halo is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Halo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Halo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (8) Halo
Lima tries to reverse the position but Halo maintains control.
Halo trying to control but Lima is having none of it. #T4#
Halo controlling the pace for now.
Halo wants to control but Lima has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
Halo trying to control from Lima's half guard. Lima has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Halo advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (11) Halo#T5#
Lima is trying to control Halo's posture but Halo avoids it. #SUB2#
Halo tries for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima regains half guard.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
Lima is controlling Halo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Well, if Halo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Halo is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now.
Lima is not content to let Halo control the position.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Halo is taking a breather. Lima says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
Halo is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halo trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima is trying to keep Halo in close. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T8##SUB#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (14) Halo
Halo advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (0) vs (16) Halo
Lima regains half guard.
Lima trying to control but Halo postures up.
Halo trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom. #T9#
Halo wants to pass to mount but Lima is defending the position.
Lima tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo content to control rather than advance.
Lima gets full guard.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halo is fighting to break Lima's control of his arms but Lima is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Lima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halo controls the pace.
Halo trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Halo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Lima has his foot on Halo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halo works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself. #T11#
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima trying to control the position here.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Halo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Halo controlling from the top position.
Halo postures up.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima is trying to control the position but Halo postures up. #T13#
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
Halo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lima tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo is looking to advance position but Lima won't allow it.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Lima tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo is taking a breather. Lima says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lima trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 16 to 0.
After winning the bout, Prana Halo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CWC 368     
Date:   Apr 23, 2023





185 cm
42 yrs
192 lbs



202 cm
42 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 37 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 28 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lima closes the distance and clinches.
Lima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Lima
Lima trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lima makes his way to full guard, as Gracie worked for a kimura. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima trying to control the position.
Gracie stands and throws Lima's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Lima
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Lima#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Lima trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Lima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (5) Lima
Gracie is not content to let Lima control the position. #T5##SUB2#
Lima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lima's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lima is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Gracie tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily. #T7#
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Lima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Lima pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard. #T8#
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Lima is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lima is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lima passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (8) Lima
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape. #T9#
Lima controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Gracie tries to improve his position but instead Lima has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (5) vs (11) Lima
Gracie can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Lima is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Lima has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lima tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Lima working for a choke but Gracie is defending well. #T11##SUB2#
Lima is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie is defending it well. #SUB2#
Gracie is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lima gets his way!
Gracie is keeping busy. #T12##SUB2#
Lima working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Lima controlling the action here.#T13#
Gracie wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Lima trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Lima to pass to mount.
Lima trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Lima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T14##SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lima controlling the action here.
Lima wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lima wins on points by 11 to 5.

 

Event: CWC 364     
Date:   Apr 16, 2023





202 cm
41 yrs
270 lbs



150 cm
29 yrs
197 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 27 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Panda One!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lima goes for a double leg but One avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as One continues to drive forward.#TD2#
One pulls guard effortlessly.
One trying to control the position here.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that One has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
One keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
One keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
One keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #T1#
Lima trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.
One is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard. #T2#
One is pulling down on Lima's head. It's preventing any offense from Lima, at least for the moment.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
One keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Lima trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
One working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Lima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Lima drops back looking for a leg! One is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and One manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into One's guard.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
One seems keen to control Lima's posture.
Lima trying to control but One is working from the bottom. #T4#
One keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
One keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Lima passes into half guard. #SUB#
One is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but One is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lima to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lima is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from One as he works his way to full guard.
Lima passes into half guard. #T6##SUB#
Lima is working for a kimura but One is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but One sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and One reverses the position - he's now on top in Lima's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) One#SUB#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and One defends well.#T7#
Lima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Lima looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! One has picked Lima up and slammed him! Lima can't keep hold of the triangle and One manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) One
Lima trying to control but One flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (0) vs (8) One
Lima has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Lima tries to break free.
Good control from One.#T8#
One has the hooks in. Lima is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lima just trying to survive but One is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
One slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
One controlling well, preventing Lima from escaping the position.
Lima trying to control the hands but One won't let him.
One has the hooks in. Lima is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Lima trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lima tries to escape but One has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
One trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
One slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. One controlling the positon.
One keeps control of the position as Lima tries to break free. #T10#
Lima trying to control the hands but One won't let him. #T11#
Lima is in bad spot here.
Lima trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
Lima tries to break free.
Well,Lima is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
One biding his time, looking for the opening.
One is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
One controlling well, preventing Lima from escaping the position.
One keeps control of the position easily here as Lima tries to buck him off. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Lima's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
One slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
One is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into One. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in One's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (8) One
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One is trying to keep Lima in close.
One keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #T14#
One is adopting a defensive guard.
Lima wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima slips nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
One wins on points by 8 to 2.

 

Event: CWC 356     
Date:   Apr 02, 2023





191 cm
45 yrs
190 lbs



202 cm
41 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 20 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 27 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lima gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (0) Lima
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima controlling Merel's posture. #SUB#
Merel drops back looking for a leg! Lima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lima manages to kick Merel off! Merel jumps back into Lima's guard.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Lima has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Merel wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Merel is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Merel has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Merel wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Merel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB#
Merel is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
Merel trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.#SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merel stopping the sweep attempt from Lima.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Merel postures up.
Merel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Merel postures up.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Merel is working hard here to advance position.
Merel postures up. #SUB2#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Merel defends easily. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.#T3#
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lima keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merel wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Lima wants to sweep here but Merel controlling him for the moment.
Lima is trying to keep Merel in close. #SUB2#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merel being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.#T5#
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel slips nicely into half guard.
Lima is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Merel is proving a slippery customer.
Merel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lima's guard. #SUB#
Merel seems to be looking for submissions. #T6##SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima is staying active underneath Merel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Merel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Merel eventually gives up the hold.
Merel is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Lima trying to hold on to Merel's head to control him but Merel postures up.
Merel wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima is controlling Merel's trapped leg to prevent Merel from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Lima has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Lima is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Lima is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merel tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
Lima is looking to control Merel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Merel is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Merel is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Lima is positioning himself well to prevent Merel advancing to mount.
Merel prevents Lima from improving his position.#SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well. #SUB#
Merel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Merel.
Merel trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Merel wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lima is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merel advances to half guard.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well. #SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Merel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merel is working away from the top position though.#T11##SUB#
Merel is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lima has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lima wants to control but Merel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Lima moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merel defends it easily.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Lima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (2) Lima
Merel keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Merel is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima. #T13##SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Merel defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Merel makes his way to full guard, as Lima worked for a kimura.
Merel keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #T14#
Lima trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merel is pulling down on Lima's head to control his posture.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Lima gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Lima wins on points by 3 to 2.

 

Event: CWC 352     
Date:   Mar 26, 2023





202 cm
41 yrs
270 lbs



195 cm
32 yrs
255 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 26 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rolla feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Rolla shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lima napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lima (0) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working. #SUB2#
Rolla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rolla works to advance to full mount. Lima defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (0) vs (6) Rolla
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Rolla's attempts to control the action.
Lima wants to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Rolla moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (0) vs (9) Rolla#T1##SUB2#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lima has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Rolla working for the choke.
Lima turns into Rolla and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (9) Rolla
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Lima is looking to advance position but Rolla has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lima (2) vs (13) Rolla
Lima is trying desperately to improve position.
Rolla wants to take Lima's back here but Lima is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lima tries to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
Lima's coaches at Alpha Brasil have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lima tries to reverse the position but Rolla maintains control.#SUB2#
Rolla is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lima to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lima shrugs it off.
Lima wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (2) vs (16) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla working for a choke but Lima is defending well.
Lima trying to control the position but Rolla manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Lima defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms.
I really don't envy Lima right now.
Our spies down at at LéCrucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3##SUB2#
Rolla is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Lima has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Rolla has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Lima taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Rolla doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla!

 

Event: CWC 345     
Date:   Mar 19, 2023





196 cm
30 yrs
280 lbs



202 cm
41 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 25 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lima looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Lima
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Lavicci is working away. #SUB2#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Lima trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lima passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lavicci!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Lima
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lavicci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (5) Lima#T1#
Lavicci controls the position.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lima is trying to break free.
Lima trying to control but not successfully.
Lima is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lavicci is staying active.
Lavicci controlling from the back.#T2#
Lima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lavicci is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
A lull in the action here.
Lima trying to control but not successfully.
Lavicci has good solid back control here.
Lima trying to control the hands but Lavicci won't let him. #T3#
Lavicci trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lima doesn't escape.
Lima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lima is trying to break free.
Lavicci is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lavicci trying to control momentarily.
Lima just trying to survive but Lavicci is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lima wants to escape the position. #T4#
Lavicci slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lavicci is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
Lima is trying to break free.
Lavicci tries to keep control of the position but Lima is staying busy.
Lavicci has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lima's body.
Lavicci's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Lima is in bad spot here.
Lavicci avoiding Lima 's attempts to control his hands.
Lavicci trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Lavicci is looking for the choke from the back position but Lima is controlling his hands well.
Lavicci is looking to control Lima but Lima is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lima is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lavicci. #T6#
Lima tries to escape but Lavicci has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lavicci biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lima is really stuck here.
Lavicci is riding his opponent, not letting Lima buck him off.
Lavicci trying to control.
Lavicci slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T7#
Lima trying to control the action but Lavicci just sinks the hooks in.
Lima is trying to break free.
Lavicci trying to control momentarily.
Lavicci really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lima.
Lavicci trying to control.
Lavicci has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lima's body. #T8#
Lavicci avoiding Lima 's attempts to control his hands.
Lima can't escape the position.
Lavicci trying to control.#SUB#
Lavicci is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Lavicci has good solid back control here.
Lima breaks Lavicci's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (7) Lima
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (7) Lima
Lima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (9) Lima#T10#
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (8) vs (9) Lima
Lavicci controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but Lavicci defends it easily.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11##SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lavicci controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lavicci defends it easily.
Lima is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
Lima looking for a sweep. Not yet Lima, not yet. #T12##SUB2#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Lavicci pushes his legs off easily.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lavicci sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci controlling from the top position. #T13#
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lima being controlled here, momentarily.
Lima trying to control the position.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lavicci slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Further stalling from Lavicci.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lima has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lavicci is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lima.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (11) vs (9) Lima
Lavicci moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (13) vs (9) Lima
We've been hearing that Lavicci has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
As Anthony Lavicci got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'.

 

Event: CWC 343     
Date:   Mar 12, 2023





187 cm
45 yrs
223 lbs



202 cm
41 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 32 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 25 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Lima
Lima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but Halo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lima to get the leverage.
Lima is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now.
Halo is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Lima is working for a kimura but Halo is defending it quite comfortably.
Lima prevents Halo from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is controlling Lima's trapped leg to prevent Lima from advancing to side control.
Halo trying to control from the bottom.
Lima is keen to just control but Halo is a slippery customer.#T1#
Halo tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halo pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halo holds on and takes a little breather.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lima defends well.
Lima passes Halo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.
Halo won't allow Lima to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo trying to control but Lima postures up. #T3##SUB#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Halo defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo trying to hold on to Lima's head to control him but Lima postures up. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but Halo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lima to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lima is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB2#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Lima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Halo is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?
Halo wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Halo is defending well. #T6##SUB2#
Halo is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halo defends it well.
Halo wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
Halo won't allow Lima to pass to mount.
Halo trying to control here. #SUB2#
Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halo is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Halo keeping hold of Lima's head, controlling as best he can.
Halo is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Halo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Halo manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Halo's guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Lima wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Halo trying to control the position.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima postures up. #SUB#
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima preventing the sweep.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #SUB#
Halo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
Halo keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima passes Halo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lima is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo trying to control here. #SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo moves into full guard.
Lima wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #T10#
Lima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halo keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Halo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Halo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halo holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Halo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Halo has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Halo wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment.
Halo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
Halo keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lima controls the pace.
Lima trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (2) Lima#SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Halo uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (2) Lima
Lima holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T13#
Lima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Halo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (8) vs (2) Lima
Halo content just to control the position here.
Halo avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
Halo looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lima regains half guard.
Lima won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard. #T14#
Lima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halo's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (8) vs (6) Lima
Halo wants to escape the position.
Halo trying to control the hands but Lima won't let him.
Halo is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Lima is cranking Halo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Halo! He's tightened the choke and Halo is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelinho Lima!
The defeated Prana Halo had this to say: 'Shit happens'.

 

Event: CWC 333 - Miyagi vs Al Jhit     
Date:   Jan 15, 2023





200 cm
26 yrs
275 lbs



202 cm
40 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 24 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lima closes the distance and clinches.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Lima pulls Anderson into guard.
Anderson trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Lima has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.#SUB2#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Anderson stands and throws Lima's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (3) vs (0) Lima
Lima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Lima wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lima trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderson prevents Lima from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Lima is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
Anderson is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (6) vs (0) Lima#T5#
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lima tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Lima wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson wants to take his opponent's back but Lima doesn't allow it.
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Anderson is looking to work his way around to Lima's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Anderson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lima has worked his arm free - good work by Lima!
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lima tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
Lima manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lima is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Anderson passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (9) vs (0) Lima
Anderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lima struggling a bit here.
Lima has one of Anderson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Anderson working away.
Lima is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (11) vs (0) Lima#T8#
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Lima tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Anderson moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (14) vs (0) Lima
I really don't envy Lima right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima breaks Anderson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (14) vs (2) Lima
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9##SUB#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (16) vs (2) Lima#SUB2#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily. #T10##SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Lima pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T11#
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T12#
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Lima won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Lima wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Anderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (19) vs (2) Lima#T13#
Lima wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Lima is controlling an arm, preventing Anderson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lima tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Lima is trying to reverse the position but instead Anderson has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (22) vs (2) Lima
Lima tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Lima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anderson works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (25) vs (2) Lima
Anderson tries to move to mount but Lima blocks the move with his legs. #T14#
Lima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anderson off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (25) vs (6) Lima#SUB2#
Anderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lima trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lima is persistently looking for the submission but Anderson is defending it well.
Anderson staying busy and making it hard for Lima to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
Richard Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CWC 328 - Prelims     
Date:   Oct 30, 2022





202 cm
39 yrs
270 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 23 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 24 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lima gets a double leg takedown into Petrov 's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Petrov
Lima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Petrov is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard.
Lima is really struggling to control Petrov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petrov wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
Petrov is controlling Lima's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lima is looking to advance position but Petrov won't allow it. #SUB#
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima passes into half guard.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well. #SUB#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2##SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Petrov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Petrov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lima (2) vs (4) Petrov
Lima tries to buck Petrov off but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov taking a breather here.
Lima is not content to let Petrov control the position.
Petrov controls the position.
Petrov trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Lima manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Petrov trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Petrov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (2) vs (7) Petrov
Lima wants to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.#T4#
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petrov is working away from the top position though.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Lima keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lima wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy. #SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Petrov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Lima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petrov is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Petrov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petrov trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lima is not content to let Petrov control the position.#T7#
Lima trying to control here.
Petrov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (2) vs (10) Petrov
Lima manages to control the position for a moment.
Lima is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.
Lima has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (2) vs (13) Petrov
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T8#
Petrov trying to control.
Petrov has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Petrov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lima trying to control but not successfully.
Petrov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB2#
Lima defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Lima's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Lima is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Petrov controlling well, preventing Lima from escaping the position.
Lima trying to control the hands but Petrov breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Petrov working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petrov 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T10#
Lima can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petrov 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Petrov controlling well, preventing Lima from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petrov 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Petrov looking to break Lima's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lima remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Petrov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Petrov trying to control momentarily.
Petrov is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
Petrov is hanging on to Lima's back as he tries to escape.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Lima is keeping busy.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lima can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Lima fending off the submission attempt from Petrov .
Lima manages to reverse the position and now he's in Petrov 's guard. Nice work there by Lima.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (13) Petrov #SUB2#
Petrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well,Lima is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Lima wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Petrov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lima has gone for a leg lock! Petrov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lima's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (15) Petrov
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T13##SUB#
Lima has his foot on Petrov 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Petrov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lima's guard.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lima wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lima is looking to control Petrov 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?#T14##SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is pressing down on Petrov 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lima wants to control but Petrov passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov wins on points by 15 to 4.

 

Event: CWC Fight Night 4     
Date:   Oct 12, 2022





186 cm
27 yrs
256 lbs



202 cm
39 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 23 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Scott darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Lima#SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Scott is looking to advance position but Lima won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott prevents Lima from improving his position.
Lima is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Scott uses his free foot to push down on Lima's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lima.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (0) Lima#T1#
Scott fails to advance to Lima's back.
Scott prevents Lima from getting the reversal.
Lima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lima wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Lima controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Scott controlling the action here.
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB#
Scott seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scott works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (8) vs (0) Lima
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Lima wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Lima can't escape the position.
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lima has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Scott (11) vs (0) Lima#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Scott controlling the positon.#SUB#
Scott has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lima has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lima tries to escape but Scott has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Scott is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
Lima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Scott looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Lima defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T4#
Scott has the hooks in. Lima is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lima defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Lima right now. #SUB#
Scott looking to break Lima's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lima remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Scott will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Scott working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Lima showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Lima is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Scott gets his way! #T5#
Scott avoiding Lima 's attempts to control his hands.
Lima wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Scott is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Scott is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lima defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Scott working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lima just trying to survive but Scott is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lima breaks Scott's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (11) vs (2) Lima#T6##SUB#
Scott working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
Lima sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scott's guard.
Lima passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Scott!
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (11) vs (5) Lima
Lima tries to control but Scott wriggling away. #SUB2#
Lima with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Scott slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scott defends it well.
Lima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lima is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scott wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Scott wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well. #SUB2#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott trying to control here. #SUB2#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
Scott trying to hold on to Lima's head to control him but Lima postures up. #T9#
Scott is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
Scott wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lima looking for a submission but Scott manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Scott looking to control.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Scott seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lima preventing the sweep.
Lima passes into half guard.
Scott is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Scott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Scott defends it. #T11##SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.
Scott keeping hold of Lima's head, controlling as best he can.
Lima wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Scott trying to control here. #SUB2#
Lima maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Scott could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lima has cracked it and Scott is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelinho Lima!
The defeated Tyron Scott had this to say: 'Pathetic win. You trash and everyone khow it!'.

 

Event: CWC Fight Night 2     
Date:   Sep 20, 2022





190 cm
30 yrs
235 lbs



202 cm
39 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 33 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 22 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lima drives through with a takedown into Morgan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morgan (0) vs (2) Lima
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan has Lima pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.
Morgan has his hands on Lima's head, controlling the position.
Lima wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lima's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (2) Lima#T2#
Lima looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morgan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morgan defends well.
Morgan forces his way into half guard.
Morgan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Morgan tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
Morgan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (5) vs (2) Lima
Morgan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Lima tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.#T4#
Lima is trying desperately to improve position.
Morgan trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Morgan controlling the pace for now.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Morgan's attempts to control the action.
Lima wants to hold on but Morgan pushes him away.#T5#
Lima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morgan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morgan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morgan controlling from mount.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Morgan has control of Lima's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lima regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lima stops Morgan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6#
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Morgan controlling the position easily from mount.
Lima wants to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lima tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.#T7#
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Morgan's attempts to control the action.
Lima wants to hold on but Morgan pushes him away.
Morgan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morgan is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Morgan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.#T8#
Morgan wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away.
Morgan stalling.
Lima trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Morgan is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Morgan seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Morgan sits in half guard.
Morgan is taking a breather. Lima says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lima is looking to improve his position. #T10##SUB2#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Morgan is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Lima won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morgan controlling the pace.
Lima wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Morgan tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
Morgan stalling.
Morgan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Morgan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (8) vs (2) Lima#T12#
Morgan slows the pace down.
Lima looking for a sweep but Morgan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Morgan (10) vs (2) Lima
Morgan wants to take Lima's back but he can't do it this time.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan controlling the position easily from mount.
Morgan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape. #T13#
Morgan moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (13) vs (2) Lima
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB#
Morgan working for a choke but Lima is defending well.
Morgan struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Lima right now. #T14#
Morgan is riding his opponent, not letting Lima buck him off. #SUB#
Lima defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Morgan's arms.
Lima is keeping busy. #SUB#
Morgan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lima doesn't escape. #SUB#
Lima showing good submission defense here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Richard Morgan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CWC 317 - Prelims     
Date:   Aug 14, 2022





202 cm
39 yrs
270 lbs



190 cm
31 yrs
250 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sergey Telegin!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Telegin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lima did well to prevent Telegin getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Telegin
Lima tries to roll over but Telegin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Telegin seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Telegin seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.
Telegin is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Lima's coaches at Alpha Brasil have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Telegin trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Telegin wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima wants to improve his position but Telegin is controlling well.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Telegin sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Telegin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Telegin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Telegin.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Lima wants to improve his position but Telegin is controlling well.
Lima is looking to control Telegin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Telegin is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well. #SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lima defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lima manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Telegin passes Lima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Telegin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lima!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Telegin
Telegin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Telegin's attempts to control the action.
Lima is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Telegin controlling the pace for now. #T4##SUB2#
Telegin looking to secure an arm triangle but Lima defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telegin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.
Telegin fails to take his opponent's back.
Telegin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.
Lima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Telegin wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it. #T5#
Lima is looking for a sweep. Telegin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Telegin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (8) Telegin#SUB2#
Telegin goes for an armbar but Lima turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lima.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (8) Telegin#SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Telegin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Telegin is trying to control the position but Lima postures up. #T6#
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Telegin is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Telegin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lima controls the pace.#SUB2#
Telegin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Telegin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Telegin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7##SUB2#
Telegin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Telegin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lima is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Telegin.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (8) Telegin
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Telegin keeps working.
Telegin struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Telegin, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8#
Telegin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Telegin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lima passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Telegin!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (7) vs (8) Telegin#SUB#
Lima is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Telegin is surviving well by controlling Lima's body position as best he can.
Telegin tries to reverse the position but Lima maintains control.
Lima tries to control but Telegin wriggling away. #SUB#
Lima is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Telegin is surviving well by controlling Lima's body position as best he can. #T9#
Telegin wants to control but Lima is having none of it.
Telegin is looking to get to half guard.
Lima trying to control but Telegin is having none of it.
Telegin wants to control but Lima is having none of it.
Telegin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (10) Telegin#T10#
Telegin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Telegin defends easily.
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Telegin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a kimura but Lima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Telegin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Telegin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Telegin wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T11#
Lima is pressing down on Telegin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
Telegin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Telegin forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Telegin is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Telegin is very close to passing his half guard.
Telegin wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it.
Lima trying to hold on to Telegin's head to control him but Telegin postures up. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well,Lima is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Telegin trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away.
Lima wants to control but Telegin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Telegin is working for a submission of some sort.
Telegin trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Telegin passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (13) Telegin#SUB2#
Telegin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lima wants to control but Telegin is having none of it.#T13##SUB2#
Telegin working for a guillotine from mount but Lima is in no mood to give up.
Telegin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lima tries to hold on but Telegin postures up.
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
Telegin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but Telegin has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Telegin is working for a guillotine from mount but Lima frees his head quite easily.
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here. #T14#
Lima tries to hold on but Telegin pushes him away. #SUB2#
Telegin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lima is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (9) vs (13) Telegin
Lima passes Telegin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Telegin defends it well. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Telegin sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Telegin wins on points by 13 to 9.
Sergey Telegin gave a mention to Neon Zombie in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: CWC 313 - Prelims     
Date:   Jul 17, 2022





208 cm
38 yrs
275 lbs



202 cm
38 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; More IsMore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 21 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
IsMore moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Lima pulls guard effortlessly.
Lima has his hands on IsMore's head, controlling the position.
IsMore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but IsMore defends it easily. #SUB2#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but IsMore defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima wants to sweep here but IsMore controlling him for the moment. #T1#
IsMore advances to half guard.
Lima tries to get to full guard but IsMore has control of the leg.
IsMore is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
IsMore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time IsMore.
Lima is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
IsMore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IsMore content to control rather than advance.
IsMore is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
IsMore looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lima wants to control but IsMore is keeping busy. #T3#
Lima is controlling IsMore's trapped leg to prevent IsMore from advancing to side control.
IsMore passes into side control, despite Lima's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: IsMore (3) vs (0) Lima
Lima is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
IsMore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
IsMore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Lima wants to control but IsMore postures up.
IsMore trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
IsMore controls the position.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
IsMore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lima, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
IsMore goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lima rolls with the submission and now he's on top in IsMore's guard! Nice work there by Lima!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: IsMore (3) vs (2) Lima#T5#
Lima stands and throws IsMore's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: IsMore (3) vs (5) Lima
IsMore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura but IsMore is defending well.
IsMore is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima is thwarting IsMore's attempts to control the position.
Lima wants to take a breather but IsMore is having none of it. #T6#
IsMore moves into full guard.
IsMore keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
IsMore wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lima trying to control from half guard but IsMore is working away. #T7##SUB2#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
IsMore tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lima has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: IsMore (3) vs (8) Lima
Lima pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
IsMore is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
IsMore tries to hold on but Lima postures up.
IsMore gets back to half guard.
Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
IsMore regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lima trying to control but IsMore is working from the bottom.
Lima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: IsMore (3) vs (11) Lima#SUB2#
Lima looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on IsMore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
IsMore is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lima's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima wants to free his trapped foot but IsMore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
IsMore trying to control here. #T10##SUB2#
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but IsMore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima is keen to just control but IsMore is a slippery customer.
IsMore manages to get to full guard.
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but IsMore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: IsMore (5) vs (11) Lima
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
IsMore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, IsMore has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
IsMore stands and throws Lima's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: IsMore (8) vs (11) Lima#T11#
Lima tries to bench press IsMore off him but IsMore keeps the position.
IsMore takes a little break here. Lima wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
IsMore wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
IsMore tries to advance to mount but can't. #T12##SUB#
IsMore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
IsMore tries to advance to mount but can't.
IsMore trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Lima is trying to get back to half guard.
Lima manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: IsMore (8) vs (13) Lima#SUB2#
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but IsMore sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
IsMore is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
IsMore is doing well to control the position and prevent Lima from advancing to side control.
IsMore wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. IsMore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
IsMore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but IsMore defends it.
IsMore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IsMore pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage.
IsMore looking for a sweep. Not yet IsMore, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lima wins on points by 13 to 8.

 

Event: CWC 295 - Archer vs Cosades     
Date:   Feb 13, 2022





200 cm
46 yrs
245 lbs



202 cm
36 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 20 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dominguez gets caught napping as Lima dives in and scores a takedown. Dominguez manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Lima
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima pushes down on Dominguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dominguez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura here.
Dominguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Alpha Brasil. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dominguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Dominguez has his hands on Lima's head, controlling the position.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #T2#
Dominguez has Lima pulled in close to control his posture.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Lima passes into half guard.
Lima is thwarting Dominguez's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez gets full guard.
Dominguez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Lima#T3#
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lima controlling Dominguez's posture.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Dominguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dominguez has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Lima is trying to control the position but Dominguez postures up. #SUB2#
Lima has his foot on Dominguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Dominguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Lima
Lima wants to control but Dominguez postures up.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Dominguez working away.
Dominguez just content to control the position.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Dominguez wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Dominguez takes a little break here. Lima wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dominguez wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Dominguez wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy. #T6#
Lima trying to remain calm as Dominguez controls from the top position.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Dominguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Lima is defending well.
Dominguez working away.
Dominguez controlling from side mount.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lima wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dominguez wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy. #T8#
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Dominguez is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now.
Lima wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.#T9#
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lima has control of Dominguez's left arm, preventing Dominguez from doing any damage.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima is controlling Dominguez's posture.
Dominguez trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dominguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dominguez has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.#T10##SUB2#
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass.
Lima is pulling down on Dominguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominguez, at least for the moment.
Dominguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (2) Lima
Dominguez trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
Dominguez just content to control the position.
Lima is looking to regain half guard here but Dominguez keeps moving and retains side control. #T11##SUB#
Dominguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Dominguez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T12#
Lima struggling a bit here.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Dominguez controls the position.
Dominguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Dominguez working away.
Dominguez happy to just control the position for now.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T14#
Dominguez working away.
Lima is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dominguez is staying active.
Dominguez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lima is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez took to the microphone: 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '.

 

Event: CWC 288 - Montreal     
Date:   Dec 26, 2021





202 cm
36 yrs
270 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
250 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Warholm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lima napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lima (0) vs (4) Warholm
Warholm controls the position.
Lima stops Warholm from passing to mount.
Lima is trying to control Warholm's posture but Warholm avoids it.
Warholm controlling from side mount.
Warholm advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (0) vs (6) Warholm
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warholm controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Warholm takes Lima's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lima is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (0) vs (9) Warholm#SUB2#
Warholm is persistently looking for the submission but Lima is defending it well.
Lima has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lima tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Lima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Warholm. #T2#
Warholm wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
Warholm avoiding Lima 's attempts to control his hands.
Warholm just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lima trying to control the hands but Warholm breaks the grip.
Lima is trying to break free.
Warholm trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lima doesn't escape.
Warholm is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Warholm is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into Warholm. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Warholm's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (9) Warholm
Warholm controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself.
Warholm controlling the position.
Lima preventing the sweep.
Warholm can't keep his opponent in guard - Lima advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Warholm is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura here.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warholm is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Warholm is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Warholm defends it.
Warholm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Warholm manages to get to full guard.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warholm swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Warholm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Warholm is keeping the position.
Lima won't allow Warholm to sweep him here.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now.
Warholm controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself.
We've been informed that Warholm has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
Warholm is controlling Lima's posture.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Warholm is pulling down on Lima's head to control his posture.
Lima postures up.
Lima passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warholm moves into full guard. #SUB#
Lima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T7##SUB#
Lima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Warholm is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Warholm has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (11) Warholm
Warholm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warholm trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warholm not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8##SUB#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warholm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warholm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warholm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lima wants to hit a sweep here but Warholm passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lima there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (2) vs (14) Warholm
Warholm is looking to take Lima's back but instead Lima gets back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lima is looking to control Warholm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Lima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Warholm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Warholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warholm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warholm stays in close to Lima's body and controls the position.
Warholm preventing the sweep.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lima working for a triangle but Warholm defends it easily.
Warholm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (14) Warholm
Warholm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now.
Warholm trying to control the position here.
Lima wants to control from the top but Warholm keeps moving. #T12#
Warholm working a defensive guard here.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warholm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warholm looking for a sweep. Not yet Warholm, not yet.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Warholm is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T13##SUB#
Warholm is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
Warholm tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
Lima is thwarting Warholm's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Warholm moves into full guard.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (14) Warholm
Warholm gets back to half guard.
Lima is trying to control. Warholm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Warholm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Warholm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Warholm wins on points by 14 to 7.
An out of breath and clearly excited Terje Warholm thanked PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: CWC 287     
Date:   Dec 19, 2021





225 cm
31 yrs
280 lbs



202 cm
36 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Addams scores with a takedown into Lima's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Lima#SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Addams trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima looking for a sweep. Not yet Lima, not yet.
Lima has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Alpha Brasil. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Addams stays in close to Lima's body and controls the position.
Addams postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Addams pushes his legs off easily.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lima trying to control the position.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Addams's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Lima#SUB#
Addams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Addams trying to control the position. #T2#
Addams pulls Lima in to control the position.
Addams's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams pulls Lima in to control the position.
Addams continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Addams.#T3#
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lima trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Addams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lima is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Addams keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Addams has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Addams pulls Lima in to control the position.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lima postures up.
Addams pulls Lima in to control the position.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Addams is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (2) Lima
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Lima managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima wants to control but Addams passes easily into half guard. #T6#
Addams trying to control the pace.
Addams is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Addams controlling the pace.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Lima defends it.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lima manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.
Addams trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Addams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Addams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Addams slips nicely into half guard.
Addams is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Addams stalling.
Addams trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lima is not content to let Addams control the position.
Lima wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lima won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lima wants to control but Addams is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Addams prevents Lima from improving his position.#T11#
Addams is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Lima trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
Addams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Addams wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it.
Addams tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.#T12#
Addams prevents Lima from improving his position.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Lima is defending the position.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T13#
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lima pulls Addams in to control the position.
Addams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (7) vs (2) Lima#SUB#
Addams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T14#
Lima is not content to let Addams control the position.
Lima is trying to get back to half guard.
Addams controls the position.
Addams working away.
Addams taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima is trying to control Addams's posture but Addams avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Lurch Addams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CWC 285 MTL     
Date:   Dec 05, 2021





191 cm
50 yrs
275 lbs



202 cm
36 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nielsen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Nielsen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lima uses from the top position.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima postures up.
Lima preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima is pushing down on Nielsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nielsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Lima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lima is thwarting Nielsen's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nielsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Nielsen is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Lima postures up.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Lima trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen seems keen to control Lima's posture.#T2#
Nielsen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lima passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
Lima is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nielsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nielsen trying to control the position. #T3#
Lima slips nicely into half guard.
Lima passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (0) vs (3) Lima#SUB2#
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima trying to control the action but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nielsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lima has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Nielsen (0) vs (5) Lima#T4#
Lima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
Lima wants to take Nielsen's back but he can't do it this time.
Nielsen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nielsen manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen is pulling down on Lima's head. It's preventing any offense from Lima, at least for the moment.
Lima told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lima trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Nielsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nielsen manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Nielsen's guard.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nielsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Nielsen's legs - danger averted.
Nielsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lima trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lima controlling from the top position.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Lima passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard but Nielsen defending well.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Nielsen gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lima has gone for a leg lock! Nielsen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lima's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (5) Lima#SUB2#
Nielsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nielsen trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T7#
Nielsen advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (5) vs (5) Lima
Lima gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nielsen prevents Lima from improving his position.#SUB#
Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Nielsen.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Nielsen works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (8) vs (5) Lima#T8#
Lima is trying desperately to improve position.
Nielsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.
Nielsen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nielsen wants to control the action but instead Lima gets a body lock and reverses into Nielsen's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (8) vs (7) Lima
Lima is pushing down on Nielsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nielsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Lima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lima wants to take a breather but Nielsen is having none of it. #T9#
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima passes Nielsen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nielsen is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Nielsen looking to control.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima pushes down on Nielsen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Nielsen defends it.
Nielsen wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Lima prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen is trying to control but can't.
Nielsen is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Lima is working for a kimura but Nielsen is defending it quite comfortably.
Lima trying to control the action but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well,Nielsen is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12##SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Nielsen defends the submission attempt.
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nielsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lima is pushing down on Nielsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nielsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Lima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima is looking to advance position but Nielsen won't allow it.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lima wants to control but Nielsen is keeping him busy.
Lima content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T14##SUB2#
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura here.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen is holding on to half guard well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
After winning the bout, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CWC 281     
Date:   Nov 07, 2021





202 cm
35 yrs
270 lbs



200 cm
27 yrs
234 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Devlin Draco!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Draco drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Draco
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Draco has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Draco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Draco avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Draco pushes his legs off easily.
Lima looking to control.
Draco being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Lima working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Draco has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Draco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Draco eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Lima trying to hold on to Draco's head to control him but Draco postures up.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Draco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lima works his way to full guard. Good work.
Draco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Draco
Lima tries to bench press Draco off him but Draco keeps the position. #SUB2#
Draco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lima is being controlled here.
Draco advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (0) vs (7) Draco
Lima tries to lock up and control but Draco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Draco controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Draco working for a guillotine from mount but Lima is in no mood to give up.
Lima is trying desperately to improve position.
Lima tries to lock up and control but Draco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima tries to improve his position but instead Draco has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (0) vs (10) Draco#T3#
Lima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Draco is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into Draco. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Draco's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (10) Draco
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draco is keeping the position for now.
Draco is pulling down on Lima's head to control his posture.
Draco keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Draco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lima passes Draco's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Draco trying to control but Lima postures up. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Draco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Draco has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T5#
Draco is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draco keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Draco tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
Draco is looking to get back to full guard here but Lima has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (10) Draco
Draco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lima wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6##SUB#
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Draco, who protects the arm well.
Lima wants to control but Draco is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Draco is defending well. #SUB#
Lima goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Draco rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lima's guard! Nice work there by Draco!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (5) vs (12) Draco#SUB#
Draco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Draco has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
Draco tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Draco is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Draco is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Draco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lima tries to roll over but Draco keeps him under control.
Lima is not content to let Draco control the position.
Lima is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Draco is looking for a kimura but Lima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Draco to get the leverage.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Draco is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Draco is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Draco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Draco trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away. #SUB2#
Lima is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Draco has latched onto it... Big trouble! Draco pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Lima is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Draco!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devlin Draco!
Devlin Draco made sure to mention his sponsor, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview.

 

Event: CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll     
Date:   Oct 31, 2021





195 cm
37 yrs
265 lbs



202 cm
35 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 15 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lima instigates a clinch.
Fortier has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Fortier has clasped his hands together around Lima's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fortier (4) vs (0) Lima#SUB#
Fortier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima tries to control but Fortier manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fortier (7) vs (0) Lima#SUB#
Fortier looking for the choke but no joy.
Lima is trying to break free.
Lima told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into Fortier. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fortier's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (7) vs (2) Lima#SUB#
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fortier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Fortier's legs - danger averted.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortier is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lima lying in Fortier's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Fortier decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lima taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hercules Fortier!
During a confident post fight interview, Hercules Fortier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CWC 268     
Date:   Sep 19, 2021





202 cm
35 yrs
270 lbs



191 cm
49 yrs
275 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 14 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nielsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Lima clinches up with Nielsen and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Nielsen manages to pull guard.
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lima's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nielsen keeps trying to improve his position.
Nielsen forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lima looking for subs off his back but Nielsen has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Nielsen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nielsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Nielsen sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lima has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lima trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up. #T2#
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Lima trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nielsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.#T3#
Nielsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.
Lima wants to sweep but Nielsen has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Nielsen
Lima struggling a bit here.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Nielsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lima haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nielsen working away.
Lima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lima is looking to regain half guard here but Nielsen keeps moving and retains side control.
Lima wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
Lima stops Nielsen from passing to mount.
Nielsen advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (0) vs (7) Nielsen#SUB2#
Nielsen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lima turns into him and now he's in Nielsen's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (7) Nielsen
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nielsen has his hands on Lima's head, controlling the position. #T5##SUB#
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Nielsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nielsen manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Nielsen controlling the position.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Lima stands and throws Nielsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (7) Nielsen
Lima advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (7) vs (7) Nielsen#T6##SUB#
Lima looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nielsen is working to get back to half guard.
Nielsen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Lima working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nielsen is looking to get to half guard.
Nielsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Lima looking for a guillotine from mount but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nielsen stops Lima from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T7#
Nielsen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (9) Nielsen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Lima is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lima being controlled here, momentarily.
Nielsen trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T8#
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima is trying to control the position but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Lima.
Nielsen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (12) Nielsen
Nielsen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lima!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (7) vs (14) Nielsen#SUB2#
Nielsen looking to secure an arm triangle but Lima defends it well.
Lima is looking to improve his position but Nielsen isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Lima is trying to reverse the position but instead Nielsen has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (7) vs (17) Nielsen#SUB2#
Lima is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nielsen gets his way!
Lima prevents Nielsen from getting a body triangle.
Nielsen not allowing Lima to control his hands.
Lima tries to roll but Nielsen sticks to his back.
Lima breaks Nielsen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (9) vs (17) Nielsen
Nielsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T10#
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Lima trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen trying to control the position here.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there.
Lima trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima has gone for a leg lock! Nielsen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lima's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (9) vs (19) Nielsen#T11##SUB#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nielsen pushing down on Lima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nielsen in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Nielsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lima is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nielsen jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (9) vs (22) Nielsen#T12#
Nielsen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lima tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nielsen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (9) vs (24) Nielsen
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nielsen controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Nielsen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nielsen avoids the attempt from Lima to control.#T13#
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Nielsen's attempts to control the action.
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nielsen tries to control but Lima wriggling away. #SUB2#
Nielsen looking to isolate an arm here. Lima doesn't see it coming and as Nielsen extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Nielsen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Sven Kristian Nielsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CWC 238     
Date:   Aug 01, 2021





202 cm
34 yrs
270 lbs



180 cm
35 yrs
250 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Warholm shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Lima gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Warholm
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Warholm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Warholm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lima stands and throws Warholm's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (0) Warholm
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm struggling a bit here.
Lima is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Warholm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Warholm defends it well.
Warholm is trying to get back to full guard.
Warholm is still trying to improve position.
Warholm is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.
Warholm is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Warholm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warholm controlling the position.#T2#
Lima wants to pass the guard but Warholm is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warholm holds on and takes a little breather.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Warholm keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Warholm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (5) vs (2) Warholm#SUB#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warholm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #T3#
Warholm controls from within his opponent's guard.
Warholm trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Warholm controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Warholm might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Warholm tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Warholm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Warholm slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warholm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima is trying to control the position but Warholm postures up.
Warholm slips nicely into half guard.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.
Lima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Warholm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warholm. #T5#
Warholm is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (5) Warholm
Lima regains half guard.#SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Warholm trying to mount his opponent but Lima defends it.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Warholm wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima is trying to control but Warholm manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (8) Warholm
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Warholm controlling the pace for now.
Lima tries to hold on but Warholm pushes him away.
Warholm wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely.
Warholm controlling from the full mount.
Warholm fails to move to back control. #T7#
Lima wants to hold on but Warholm pushes him away.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Warholm controlling from the full mount.
Lima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Warholm sits in half guard. #T8#
Warholm keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lima gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Lima has his foot on Warholm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warholm works his way back into a safe position though.
Warholm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Warholm prevents Lima from improving his position.
Warholm has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (11) Warholm
Lima stops Warholm from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Lima tries to lock up and control but Warholm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Warholm controlling the pace for now.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Warholm's attempts to control the action.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Warholm looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Warholm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Warholm prevents Lima from getting the reversal.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lima bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (11) Warholm
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Warholm is retaining full guard. #T11#
Lima trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Warholm dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (13) Warholm#SUB#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warholm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lima is tightening it up a little... Warholm has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Warholm reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Warholm taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: CWC 229     
Date:   Jul 18, 2021





189 cm
39 yrs
252 lbs



202 cm
34 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Jack Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Morgan has Lima up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Morgan decides to pull guard.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lima trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lima controls the pace.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.#T1#
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morgan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (0) Lima
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Lima is pulling down on Morgan's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Morgan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgan has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
Morgan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Lima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morgan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lima is trying to keep Morgan in close. #T4#
Morgan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morgan defends well.
Morgan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan advances to half guard.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.#T5#
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morgan stays in close to Lima's body and controls the position.
Morgan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T6#
Morgan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lima manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (2) Lima
Morgan keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Lima passes Morgan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Lima trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
Morgan is not content to let Lima control the position.
Lima is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
Lima wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan won't allow Lima to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #T8#
Morgan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lima puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Morgan trying to control but Lima postures up. #SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well. #T9#
Morgan gets back to full guard.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
Morgan has his hands on Lima's head, controlling the position.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Lima preventing the sweep.
Lima sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lima trying to move into half guard but instead Morgan has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (4) vs (2) Lima#T10##SUB2#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morgan defends it easily.
Morgan controlling from the top position.
Morgan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan controlling from the top position.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #T11#
Lima managing to control the position.
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morgan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morgan pushing down on Lima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima is looking to get back to full guard here but Morgan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (7) vs (2) Lima
Lima tries to bench press Morgan off him but Morgan keeps the position. #T12#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lima is looking to regain half guard here but Morgan keeps moving and retains side control.
Morgan controls the position.
Morgan continues to stall.
Lima is trying to control Morgan's posture but Morgan avoids it.
Lima is trying to escape the position but Morgan is controlling the position.
Lima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T13#
Lima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morgan off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morgan (7) vs (6) Lima
Morgan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Morgan is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Lima is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morgan is really stuck here.
Lima trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB2#
Morgan fending off the submission attempt from Lima. #SUB2#
Lima looking for the RNC. #T14##SUB2#
Morgan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lima.
Lima keeps control of the position as Morgan tries to break free. #SUB2#
Lima is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Morgan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Morgan for a finish. #SUB2#
Lima is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morgan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Morgan doesn't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jack Morgan waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: CWC 219     
Date:   Jul 04, 2021





192 cm
47 yrs
222 lbs



202 cm
34 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Guido Gloom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lima drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gloom (0) vs (2) Lima
Gloom pulls Lima in to control the position.
Lima forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Lima has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gloom defend it? Lima steps over the head and cranks it - Gloom is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: CACC Mondragon vs Scaletta     
Date:   Jun 13, 2021





179 cm
30 yrs
232 lbs



202 cm
34 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bennett has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bennett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Bennett pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #SUB#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Bennett working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Bennett's guard. #SUB#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Lima passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
Lima passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (3) Lima#T2#
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bennett has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bennett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Bennett is defending well. #SUB2#
Lima tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well. #SUB2#
Lima tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well. #T3#
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Lima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bennett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Lima looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bennett has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lima told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Lima advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennett is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lima is working for a submission of some sort. #T5#
Lima wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bennett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lima controlling the pace.
Bennett won't allow Lima to pass to mount. #T6##SUB#
Bennett with the active half guard here but Lima passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (6) Lima
Bennett prevents Lima from moving into mount.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lima wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Bennett is defending well. #SUB2#
Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett gets back to half guard.
Lima trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom. #T7#
Bennett manages to get to full guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lima trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lima is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bennett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima advances to half guard.
Lima wants to free his trapped foot but Bennett is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.#T10##SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Bennett won't allow Lima to pass to mount. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Bennett is in trouble now - Lima has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (9) Lima
Bennett can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Lima jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bennett manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T11##SUB2#
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Lima tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lima has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bennett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lima off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bennett (4) vs (9) Lima#SUB#
Lima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bennett. #SUB#
Bennett has got one arm under Lima's chin. This could be trouble... Lima trying to control the other hand but Bennett gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lima has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Bennett!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Bennett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CACC 198: Mondragon vs Sanchez     
Date:   May 16, 2021





193 cm
35 yrs
265 lbs



202 cm
33 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lima takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Pripyat jumps guard and drags Lima to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lima trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pripyat manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Lima
Lima keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Lima working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pripyat has passed into half guard!
Lima is not content to let Pripyat control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pripyat passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (0) Lima
Lima told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Lima wants to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away.
Pripyat controlling from the full mount.
Lima tries to lock up and control but Pripyat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
Pripyat controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pripyat trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Pripyat mounts Lima! Really nice guard pass there!
Pripyat wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Lima stops Pripyat from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Pripyat is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lima is surviving well by controlling Pripyat's body position as best he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Pripyat's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
Lima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pripyat content to stall in guard here.
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
Pripyat is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Pripyat has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.
Lima keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pripyat defends well.#SUB2#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pripyat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pripyat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pripyat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #T4#
Pripyat slips nicely into half guard.
Pripyat wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Pripyat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pripyat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lima!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (0) Lima
Pripyat is looking to work his way around to Lima's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Pripyat manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lima to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Pripyat (11) vs (0) Lima
Lima trying to control the hands but Pripyat breaks the grip.
Pripyat trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Lima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pripyat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lima prevents Pripyat from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Pripyat is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lima knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lima for a finish.
Pripyat is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
Lima is really stuck here.
Pripyat trying to control momentarily.
Lima tries to break free.
Lima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pripyat tries to get the hooks in deep but Lima pushed the leg off.
Pripyat keeps control of the position as Lima tries to break free.
Lima trying to control the hands but Pripyat breaks the grip. #T7#
Pripyat trying to control momentarily.
Pripyat controlling the position well here. Lima rolled but Pripyat kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #SUB#
Pripyat looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Pripyat is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lima knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lima for a finish.
Lima tries to roll but Pripyat sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pripyat controlling the positon.#SUB#
Pripyat has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T8#
Lima wants to control his opponent's hands but Pripyat gets his hands free.
Pripyat is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into Pripyat. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pripyat's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (11) vs (2) Lima
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Pripyat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pripyat is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (13) vs (2) Lima
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pripyat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pripyat has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
Lima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lima trying to control the position.
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Pripyat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T10#
Lima wants to improve his position but Pripyat is controlling well.
Lima is looking to get back to full guard here but Pripyat has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (16) vs (2) Lima
Lima is trying to control Pripyat's posture but Pripyat avoids it.
Lima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Pripyat seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pripyat in particular looking to stall.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pripyat is working away from the top position though.#T11##SUB#
Pripyat is working for a submission of some sort.
Lima trying to control but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is looking to control Pripyat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?#T12#
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pripyat is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima wants to improve his position but Pripyat is controlling well. #SUB#
Pripyat is trying for a kimura here. Lima looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pripyat wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karelin Pripyat!

 

Event: CACC 189: Pripyat vs Morgan     
Date:   Apr 11, 2021





190 cm
23 yrs
235 lbs



202 cm
33 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morgan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Lima closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morgan (0) vs (2) Lima
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
Morgan gets full guard.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Morgan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Morgan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lima told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lima preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Lima trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Lima defends easily.
Lima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Morgan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Lima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Morgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Morgan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Morgan is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lima throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Morgan's body to avoid the submission. Morgan has instead reached around Lima's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Morgan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Morgan!
In his post fight interview, Richard Morgan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CACC 179: Ty vs Patterson     
Date:   Mar 14, 2021





202 cm
32 yrs
270 lbs



195 cm
42 yrs
260 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kilpi gets a clinch.
Lima fails to pull guard. #TD#
Lima pulls guard successfully.
Kilpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilpi is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Kilpi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kilpi.
Lima wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kilpi is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Kilpi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura here.
Lima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lima trying to control here. #T1#
Lima manages to get to full guard.
Lima trying to control the position.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Kilpi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kilpi is looking to pass into half guard but Lima pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lima is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Kilpi
Lima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lima trying to control but Kilpi is working from the bottom.
Kilpi keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Kilpi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lima has gone for a leg lock! Kilpi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lima's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (2) Kilpi#SUB#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kilpi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilpi defends well.
Kilpi trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima is trying to control the position but Kilpi postures up. #T3#
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Kilpi trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima working for submissions but it's allowed Kilpi to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Kilpi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kilpi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lima sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kilpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.
Lima looking to control.
Lima is really struggling to control Kilpi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Kilpi defends easily.
Lima is trying to control the position but Kilpi postures up. #T5#
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Lima controls Kilpi momentarily but Kilpi frees himself. #SUB#
Kilpi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kilpi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (2) vs (5) Kilpi
Lima stops Kilpi from passing to mount.
Kilpi is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kilpi is trying to get an arm triangle but Lima is defending well. #T6#
Kilpi wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Kilpi working away.
Lima prevents Kilpi from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Kilpi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lima tries to buck Kilpi off but Kilpi is having none of it.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Kilpi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lima rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kilpi's guard! Nice work there by Lima!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (5) Kilpi
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpi is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Lima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kilpi dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (7) Kilpi
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Kilpi passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kilpi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8##SUB2#
Kilpi is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Kilpi seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.
Kilpi passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (4) vs (10) Kilpi
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kilpi moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (4) vs (13) Kilpi#T9#
Lima just trying to survive but Kilpi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lima is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Lima defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kilpi wants to control the position but Lima frees himself and scrambles - Kilpi manages to regain control in side control. #SUB2#
Kilpi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lima has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kilpi but great work by Lima.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lima (8) vs (13) Kilpi#SUB#
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kilpi, who protects the arm well.
Kilpi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lima is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (10) vs (13) Kilpi#T10#
Lima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kilpi is looking to escape.
Kilpi stops Lima from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lima tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Kilpi working to try and regain half guard.
Lima wants to control the pace but Kilpi is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Lima swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kilpi is now in Lima's guard. A big mistake from Lima there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (10) vs (15) Kilpi#T11#
Kilpi passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kilpi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kilpi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kilpi wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kilpi passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (10) vs (18) Kilpi
Lima is trying to control Kilpi's posture but Kilpi avoids it.
Kilpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working. #T12##SUB2#
Kilpi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lima is not content to let Kilpi control the position.
Lima tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (10) vs (20) Kilpi
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Kilpi looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Kilpi mounts Lima! Really nice guard pass there!
Lima tries to lock up and control but Kilpi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima gets back to half guard.
Kilpi is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Kilpi seems to be looking for submissions.
Kilpi wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kilpi is working for a submission of some sort.
Kilpi is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Kilpi moves into full mount! Lima won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (10) vs (23) Kilpi
Lima wants to control but Kilpi is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kilpi is working for a guillotine from mount but Lima frees his head quite easily.
Lima tries to improve his position but instead Kilpi has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (10) vs (26) Kilpi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilpi is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into Kilpi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kilpi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (12) vs (26) Kilpi#SUB#
Lima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kilpi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kilpi has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (12) vs (28) Kilpi#SUB2#
Kilpi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kilpi wins on points by 28 to 12.
An out of breath Jarkko Kilpi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PANDA 76     
Date:   Jan 22, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Lima closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lima tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lima misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Meyer is looking to reverse the position.
Meyer is pushing Lima's head away, looking to escape. Lima manages to hold on to the position though.
Meyer trying to remain calm as Lima controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Lima in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Meyer is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: PANDA 62     
Date:   Dec 20, 2020
#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Boise.
Donk. De Boise catches Lima right on the button with a cross.
De Boise has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Lima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Boise throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lima shoots in but no luck this time.
De Boise stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lima shoots in looking for a takedown. De Boise tries to sprawl out of it but Lima keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Boise manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima shoots in for a double leg but De Boise sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cedric De Boise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
De Boise throws a jab but it's blocked by Lima.
Nice straight punches there by De Boise. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Boise.
Lima wants to clinch
and De Boise counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
De Boise scores with a kick to the body.
De Boise throws the kick towards the body but Lima avoids it.
Lima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lima throws a leg kick but De Boise moved away.
Lima wants to clinch up but De Boise keeps it at a distance.
De Boise keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Boise throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
De Boise scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Boise avoids it really well and circles away.
De Boise scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Boise missing with a left hand there. Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lima defending well as De Boise loads up on a big left hand.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Boise lands a lovely overhand right.
De Boise throws a series of punches but Lima avoids them all with ease.
And Lima tries to counter it with a takedown but De Boise pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
De Boise lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from De Boise.
Lima throws a head kick that misses.
Lima tries a head kick but it misses.
De Boise ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Boise throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Boise connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lima wants to clinch but De Boise slips to the side
and De Boise counters with a low kick, right behind Lima 's knee.
Lima dodges the punch combination from De Boise.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
letting De Boise counter with a right hand. #T4#
Lima shoots in looking for a takedown. De Boise tries to sprawl out of it but Lima keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Boise manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lima misses with a takedown
and De Boise counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cedric De Boise!
Our winner, Cedric De Boise, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PANDA 51     
Date:   Nov 28, 2020
#R1#
Lima connects with a leg kick. #TD#
Black feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lima holds on and takes a little breather.
Black wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Black is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black preventing the sweep.
Lima pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black postures up and lands a big shot to Lima's brow.
Black could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#ES2#
Lima has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Black is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lima prevents a body shot from Black.
Lima told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Black misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Lima manages to pull guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Black throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima pulls Black in to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Lima pushes a forearm under Black's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Black is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: PANDA 38     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Lima tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lima attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Brandis.
Brandis throws a right hand that Lima ducks under and follows up with a left that Lima also avoids with ease.
Brandis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Brandis gets caught napping as Lima dives in and scores a takedown. Brandis manages to retain guard.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima is fighting to break Brandis's control of his arms but Brandis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lima stays in close to Brandis's body and controls the position.
Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Brandis has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandis is keeping the position for now.
Brandis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Brandis.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Lima gets a double leg takedown into Brandis's guard.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #T2#
Brandis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brandis's head.
Lima wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
Brandis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lima works over Brandis with some ground and pound from guard.
Lima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandis trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Lima controlling from the top position.
Brandis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lima postures up in Brandis's guard and throws a big left but Brandis blocks it.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lima throwing strikes but missing.
Lima passes into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brandis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brandis's head.
Brandis taking some punishment here, with Lima in his half guard.
Lima trying to control the action but Brandis is working from the bottom.
Lima lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelinho Lima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Lima shoots in and bounces Brandis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lima won't allow Brandis to sweep him here.
Lima postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marcelinho Lima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
Brandis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lima trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Brandis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Lima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lima scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Brandis is rocked!
Lima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Brandis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Lima decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brandis, up you get!
Brandis throws a hook but Lima blocks it.#TD#
Brandis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lima's guard.#SUB2#
Lima looking for a triangle here. Brandis is fighting it but it looks tight! Lima pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brandis is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcelinho Lima!
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.

 

Event: PANDA 30     
Date:   Oct 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruslanov tries to avoid it but Lima manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruslanov to the ground. Ruslanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Lima gets a takedown into half guard.
Lima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruslanov wants to get back to his feet.
Ruslanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lima is controlling the pace. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lima is trying to control. Ruslanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lima passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Lima looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruslanov defends it well.
Lima punching from mount but Ruslanov doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SU2#
Lima get's back to his feet.#T3#
Lima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruslanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruslanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Ruslanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Ruslanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a two punch combo.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Ruslanov shows good takedown defense.
Ruslanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruslanov sprawls well. Ruslanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruslanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruslanov scores with a jab to the body.
Ruslanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruslanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Lima manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruslanov on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruslanov's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruslanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him.
Lima forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruslanov has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mohammed Ruslanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ruslanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruslanov.
Mohammed Ruslanov is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Lima manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruslanov on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruslanov's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruslanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruslanov keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima is in close to Ruslanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruslanov is looking to stand up but Lima isn't so interested in that idea.
Lima trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima works over Ruslanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Lima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Lima trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Lima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruslanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima throwing strikes from guard but Ruslanov blocks nicely.
Lima with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruslanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lima. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ruslanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruslanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruslanov is looking to wear down Lima with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lima is looking to clinch.
Lima shoots in for a double leg but Ruslanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruslanov throws a hook but Lima avoids it easily.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.#TD2#
Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Lima tries for a kimura but Ruslanov is defending well.
Lima cracks Ruslanov with a big right hand but Ruslanov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ruslanov defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Lima throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SU2#
Lima decides to stand back up.
Marcelinho Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lima drives through and clinches with Ruslanov against the cage.
Ruslanov is trying to break the clinch but Lima is controlling him.#BC#
Ruslanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lima moves in looking to clinch but Ruslanov pushes him off.
Ruslanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lima tries to clinch but Ruslanov is having none of it.
Ruslanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ruslanov enables Lima to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ruslanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lima pushes down on Ruslanov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marcelinho Lima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lima prevents Ruslanov from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Ruslanov is defending well.
Ruslanov is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelinho Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruslanov throws a right and a left that Lima avoids nicely.
Ruslanov swinging wildly here.
Lima darts in looking for a takedown but Ruslanov gets double underhooks and turns Lima into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lima gets a double leg takedown into Ruslanov's guard.
Lima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU2#
Lima stands up from Ruslanov's guard - Lima perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ruslanov jabs at Lima's body.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ruslanov as he connects with a hook.
Lima fails with the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Ruslanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lima, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruslanov throws a good cross that connects.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruslanov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2##TD2#
Lima closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lima lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruslanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him.
Lima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruslanov is looking to stand up but Lima isn't so interested in that idea.
Lima trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruslanov is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ruslanov keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruslanov is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Ruslanov.
Ruslanov moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Lima closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruslanov is defending well. #T4#
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruslanov keeps working.
Ruslanov parries the strikes from Lima easily there. Lima is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ruslanov to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruslanov, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruslanov is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mohammed Ruslanov.
I think Ruslanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ruslanov!

Mohammed Ruslanov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: PANDA 18     
Date:   Sep 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chamba on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Gilberto Chamba has been cut.
Chamba slaps away a takedown attempt from Lima, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lima tries for a takedown but Chamba circles away easily#CL#
and Chamba counters by clinching up.
Lima takes an elbow to the temple.
Lima is trying to stall.
Chamba lands with a right to the head.
Lima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chamba walks away with a smile on his face. Lima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gilberto Chamba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Chamba lands a nice hook to Lima's body. Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gilberto Chamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima throws a right and a left that Chamba avoids nicely.
Lima shoots in for a double leg but Chamba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lima looks winded!
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Chamba moves out of range easily.
Lima has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chamba is landing a low percentage of strikes.#KD#
Chamba lands a big head kick that sends Lima tumbling to the mat! Chamba takes a step backwards and waves Lima back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Marcelinho Lima has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Chamba cracks Lima with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lima looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chamba finish him? #ROC#Lima is rocked!#T1#
Lima switches off momentarily and Chamba cracks him with a monster right hand! Lima topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Chamba dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Chamba!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gilberto Chamba!

 

Event: PANDA 11     
Date:   Aug 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lima throws a head kick but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu connects with a nice looking jab.
Lima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch but Karhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lima tries for a takedown but Karhu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Lima closes the distance and pushes Karhu back into the cage.
Lima fails to pull guard.
Jesse Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.#BC#
Karhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Karhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhu.
Karhu lands a nice shot that snaps Lima's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lima in his tracks.
Karhu digs a good hook to Lima's body.
Karhu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Karhu lunges at Lima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lima's hand.
Karhu scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Karhu jabs Lima right on the nose. Lima blinks but takes it well.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt - Karhu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karhu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karhu.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lima or perhaps it was just good defense by Karhu, which made it look bad.
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karhu, as that shot connected.
Karhu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, jab by Karhu - just one landing.
Karhu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karhu wants it to stay on the feet.
Lima moves forwards but Karhu connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Karhu lands a jab to the head.
Karhu stuffs the takedown.
Karhu connects with a nice looking jab.
Karhu scores with a punch to the head.
Karhu throws out a powerful jab.
Lima throws a nice looking combination but Karhu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karhu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karhu lands a body shot.
Karhu lands a body shot.
Lima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lima doesn't seem bothered though.
Karhu lands a nice hook to Lima's body. Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karhu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karhu lands an overhand right.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karhu swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Lima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lima wants to clinch
and Karhu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karhu with a jab.
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karhu swats away the attempt to clinch by Lima.
Lima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karhu finds it's way round the side to connect with Lima's head.
Lima misses with a wild body shot.
Lima throws an off balance right hand
and Karhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karhu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lima wants to clinch.#T4#
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karhu stuffs the takedown attempt from Lima. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Good exchange - Karhu coming out on top.
Jesse Karhu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lima slips a straight right by Karhu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lima throws a leg kick but Karhu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Karhu as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Lima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Karhu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karhu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lima looks for a takedown but Karhu sprawls well.
Karhu with a jab.
Lima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karhu punishes Lima's body with a nice straight punch.
Karhu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lima shoots for a takedown but Karhu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jesse Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Lima throws out a leg kick but Karhu moves out of range and Lima only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Karhu.
Karhu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lima.
Karhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karhu lands a nice hook to Lima's body. Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lima is breathing heavily.#T1#
Karhu lands a slapping body shot.
Karhu lands with a hook. Lima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karhu lands with a straight right. Lima didn't see that one coming.
Lima walks into a left hand.
Karhu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lima's head backwards.
Lima takes one to the chin there.
Karhu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lima takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#Lima is rocked!
Karhu lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Lima up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Karhu from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Lima's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Karhu!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Karhu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PANDA 6     
Date:   Jul 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from The Leviathan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Leviathan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Leviathan slips a jab and a cross from Lima.
Jab, jab by The Leviathan - just one landing.
Lima shoots in but The Leviathan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Lima.
Lima throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Leviathan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Leviathan keeps the fight on the outside.
The Leviathan is looking to counter punch.#T1#
The Leviathan misses with a series of wild punches.
The Leviathan misses with a body kick.
Lima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lima ducks under a wild hook from The Leviathan.
Lima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Leviathan defends it nicely.
The Leviathan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lima shoots in for a double leg but The Leviathan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rex The Leviathan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Lima goes for a double leg but The Leviathan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Leviathan continues to drive forward.#T2#
The Leviathan stuffs the takedown.
The Leviathan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Leviathan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Leviathan wants it to stay on the feet.
Lima misses with a leg kick
and The Leviathan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lima tries to clinch up but The Leviathan circles away and keeps his distance.#KD#
The Leviathan cracks Lima with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. The Leviathan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lima to stand back up!#ROC#Lima is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Lima closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Leviathan quickly recovers to half guard.
The Leviathan is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Leviathan looking for a sweep. Not yet The Leviathan, not yet.
The Leviathan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Beau's that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SU2#
Lima decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The Leviathan lands a head shot.#T3#
Lima has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from The Leviathan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Leviathan slips a jab from Lima.
The Leviathan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Leviathan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from The Leviathan misses its target.
Lima goes for a double leg but The Leviathan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Leviathan continues to drive forward.
The Leviathan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Leviathan slaps away a takedown attempt from Lima, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Leviathan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Leviathan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Lima fails with the takedown
and The Leviathan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lima wants to clinch up but The Leviathan keeps it at a distance.
Lima doesn't manage to clinch there - The Leviathan circles away.
The Leviathan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Leviathan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Lima closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Lima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Leviathan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The Leviathan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lima is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex The Leviathan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The Leviathan throws a lazy right hand but Lima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lima throws out a counter right but The Leviathan avoids it with no problem.
The Leviathan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lima's head backwards.
Lima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Leviathan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Lima rushes The Leviathan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
The Leviathan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lima shoots for a takedown but The Leviathan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Leviathan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marcelinho Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Leviathan throws a body punch but Lima moves out of range.
Lima moves in looking to clinch but The Leviathan pushes him off.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
Rex The Leviathan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.#T1#
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Leviathan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Leviathan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
The Leviathan gets tackled into the cage by Lima. Lima maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from The Leviathan. #BC#
The Leviathan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Lima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
The Leviathan pushes Lima off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Leviathan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Leviathan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Leviathan cracks Lima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lima is looking to land body kicks.
The Leviathan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and The Leviathan moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lima.
It looked like The Leviathan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Leviathan misses with a two punch combination.
The Leviathan scores with a leg kick.
Lima tries to land a front kick but The Leviathan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
The Leviathan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Leviathan. #T3#
Lima tries a low kick but The Leviathan avoids it.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch but The Leviathan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from The Leviathan misses the target.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling The Leviathan to counter with a crisp jab.
Lima is breathing heavily.
Lima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Leviathan.
Lima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Leviathan is fending him off so far but Lima persists. Nope, The Leviathan circles away and we're back to standing.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Leviathan.#T4##TD2#
Lima closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into The Leviathan's guard.
Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but The Leviathan has wrist control.
The Leviathan wants to sweep but no luck.
The Leviathan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lima being controlled here, momentarily.
The Leviathan looking to sit in guard and control but Lima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Leviathan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lima wants to control from the top but The Leviathan keeps moving.
Lima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex The Leviathan dominated that second round.
That's time! The Leviathan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
The Leviathan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Leviathan connects with a body shot.
A head kick by Lima misses
and The Leviathan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Lima looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Leviathan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Leviathan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lima has passed into side control.
The Leviathan manages to get back to half guard.
The Leviathan won't allow Lima to pass to mount. #T1#
The Leviathan is looking to improve his position.
The Leviathan gets full guard.
The Leviathan wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment.
The Leviathan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Leviathan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
Lima throws a big elbow that misses.
The Leviathan keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
The Leviathan wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment.
Lima is working The Leviathan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marcelinho Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Leviathan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The Leviathan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The Leviathan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lima is trying to control the position but The Leviathan postures up.
Lima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Leviathan throws an elbow that misses. Lima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Leviathan's guard. Nice move by Lima!#REVB##SU2#
Lima stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The Leviathan misses with a wild combination.
Marcelinho Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Leviathan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Leviathan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Leviathan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Leviathan wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from The Leviathan misses the target.
Rex The Leviathan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Leviathan throws a shot to the body.
Lima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Leviathan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lima's hands.
Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can The Leviathan finish him?
Lima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Leviathan counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rex The Leviathan!
During a confident post fight interview, Rex The Leviathan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PANDA 2     
Date:   Jul 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima creates some space and throws a big elbow, but MP sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
MP controls the position for a moment.
Lima working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
MP is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Lima has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Lima drives through and clinches with MP against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima is trying to maintain a safe position but MP gets an underhook and turns Lima into the cage.#TD#
Lima gets control of MP's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lima will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MP lands a couple of elbows.
MP wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Lima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MP lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MP working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MP tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
MP pushes down on Lima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lima is staying active underneath MP, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
MP throws a big right hand that misses.
Lima has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - MP advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MP connects with a nice short shot to Lima's temple.
MP controlling the action here.
MP working Lima over with strikes.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as MP sits in half guard. #T2#
Lima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lima has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Lima has his foot on MP's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MP works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima keeping moving, preventing MP from controlling successfully.
Lima wants to stand and escape but MP is having none of it.
MP looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MP wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
MP postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lima is trying to keep MP in close.
MP stopping the sweep attempt from Lima.#SUB#
Lima is looking for a triangle but MP pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
MP got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MP has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MP accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lima keeping moving, preventing MP from controlling successfully.
MP looking to pass the guard.
MP postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
MP trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
MP is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MP is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lima trying to control the position.
Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MP's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lima controls MP momentarily but MP frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MP content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MP trying to move into half guard but instead Lima has managed to sweep!#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lima slips nicely into half guard.
MP is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MP avoid being mounted?
Lima trying to mount his opponent but MP defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MP has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lima prevents MP from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcelinho Lima will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
MP drives through with a takedown into guard.
MP postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
MP has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lima scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Lima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MP is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MP has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lima keeping moving, preventing MP from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MP stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
MP postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MP doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MP manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MP trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MP with a nice head shot there.
Lima wants to get back to his feet but MP is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MP content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
MP is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MP defends it well. #T2#
MP has his hands clasped together around Lima's back. He's all about the action.
Lima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MP defending well though.
Lima wants to pass to mount but MP is defending the position.
MP is trying is best to control the position here.
Lima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MP's head.
MP gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but MP gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lima is trying to control the position but MP postures up.
MP trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MP cracks Lima with a solid left hand.
Lima has momentary wrist control but MP slips an elbow through the middle.
MP working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MP looking to pass the guard.
MP wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Lima is looking for a triangle but MP pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but MP defends easily.
MP working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Michael MP has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MP working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
MP looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MP wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MP in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
MP got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MP has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael MP showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lima lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lima throws a low kick but MP moves out of range easily.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Lima closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Lima turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
MP sneaks out the side door and pushes Lima away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Marcelinho Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MP throws a nice looking combination but Lima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MP misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michael MP seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lima feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
MP looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Lima postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! MP is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lima, into his guard. #REVB#
MP lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
MP is in close to Lima's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Lima working for a triangle but MP defends it easily.
MP landing with the ground and pound.
MP pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
MP avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MP scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
MP postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lima is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of MP, into his guard. #REVR#
Lima throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Lima throws a big right hand that misses.
Lima is looking to pass into half guard but MP pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now MP is in guard.#REVB#
Lima controlling MP's posture.
MP is working Lima over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lima has momentary wrist control but MP slips an elbow through the middle.
MP engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MP wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
MP makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
MP scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lima pulls MP in to control the position.
MP pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Lima is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lima continues to stall.
MP working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lima's head.#SUB#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MP gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but MP defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MP passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lima is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
MP working the ground and pound from side control.
MP scoring with punches and elbows.
MP scoring with punches and elbows.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
MP working away.#SUB2#
MP working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
MP looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
What's Lima going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The referee asks MP politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. MP prefers to stall for the moment though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael MP comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MP has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael MP!

A less than humble Michael MP misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: CACC 101     
Date:   Jun 20, 2020





202 cm
29 yrs
270 lbs



196 cm
32 yrs
275 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Torres takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Torres drags the fight down to the ground.
Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Torres working for submissions but it's allowed Lima to get to half guard. #SUB#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Torres is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Lima has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima stalling away here and it's allowed Torres to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Torres is trying to keep Lima in close.
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Torres#T2#
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lima has an active guard here but Torres has managed to pass into half guard.
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Torres looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Torres sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Torres is very close to passing his half guard.
Lima moves into full guard.
Lima looking for a sweep. Not yet Lima, not yet. #T4#
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Torres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Torres#SUB2#
Torres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lima is trying to control Torres's posture but Torres avoids it.
Torres tries to advance to mount but can't.
Torres slows the pace down. #T5#
Torres working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Torres trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
Lima stops Torres from passing to mount.
Lima tries to improve position but can't.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T6#
Lima looks to move to half guard but instead Torres has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (0) vs (7) Torres
Lima is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Torres's attempts to control the action.
Lima wants to hold on but Torres pushes him away.
Lima is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Torres wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Torres looking for a guillotine from mount but Lima is having none of it. #T7#
Lima is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Torres looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lima is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.
Torres wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely.
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
Torres can't control as he wanted to and Lima manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Lima trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Torres looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T8##SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Torres trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Lima wants to control but Torres passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (10) Torres#SUB2#
Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T9#
Lima prevents Torres from moving into mount.
Torres working away.
Lima is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Torres tries for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura but Lima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Torres to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Torres with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10##SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lima manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Torres advances to half guard.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lima sees it coming and defends easily.
Lima preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Torres is very close to passing his half guard.#T11##SUB2#
Torres is working for a submission of some sort.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Torres is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura here.
Lima wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well. #T12#
Lima is not content to let Torres control the position.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Torres slows the pace down in half guard.
Lima trying to control but Torres postures up. #T13#
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Torres is working for a submission of some sort.
Torres works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (13) Torres#T14#
Lima regains half guard.
Torres slows the pace down in half guard.
Torres prevents Lima from improving his position.
Lima trying to control here. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Torres pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 13 to 0.
An out of breath Ricco Torres thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CACC 92     
Date:   May 23, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcelinho Lima (ranked 3553 p4p, 356 weight class) and Torkel Bystrom (ranked 4214 p4p, 408 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




202 cm
29 yrs
270 lbs



202 cm
27 yrs
255 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Bystrom dives in and scores a takedown into Lima's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Bystrom
Bystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lima trying to control the position.

Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bystrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bystrom looking to pass the guard.
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Bystrom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Bystrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lima wants to improve his position but Bystrom is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bystrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Bystrom eventually gives up the hold.

Bystrom is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lima works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lima is trying to keep Bystrom in close.
Lima has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Bystrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bystrom has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.

Lima working for a triangle but Bystrom defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bystrom postures up.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bystrom is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bystrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bystrom pushes down on Lima's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Bystrom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Bystrom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bystrom pulls his head out easily.

Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bystrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lima sees it coming and defends easily.
Lima keeping control of the position.
Lima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bystrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bystrom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lima is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lima has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (2) Bystrom

Bystrom working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lima stands and throws Bystrom's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (2) Bystrom

Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bystrom sneaks back into half guard.

Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lima is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bystrom reverses the position - he's now on top in Lima's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (5) vs (4) Bystrom

Bystrom has gone for a leg lock! Lima slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bystrom's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (4) Bystrom
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Bystrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (6) Bystrom
Bystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Bystrom is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Bystrom is very close to passing his half guard.

Lima looking for submissions off his back.

Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Bystrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bystrom pulls his head out easily.

Bystrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Bystrom is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lima is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Torkel Bystrom!
After winning the bout, Torkel Bystrom thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CACC 88     
Date:   May 10, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcelinho Lima (ranked 3296 p4p, 338 weight class) and Hugues Dupont (ranked 978 p4p, 127 weight class). Hugues Dupont acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.




202 cm
29 yrs
270 lbs



182 cm
23 yrs
265 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hugues Dupont!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Lima moves into the clinch.

Lima is trying to trip Dupont. He has hold of a leg but Dupont is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lima persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Dupont
Lima works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dupont is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard.

Dupont looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dupont looking for submissions off his back.

Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dupont doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dupont actively working from the bottom here.

Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dupont is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.

Dupont looking for subs from the bottom but Lima mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (0) Dupont

Lima working for a guillotine from mount but Dupont is in no mood to give up.
Dupont keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lima fails to move to back control.
Dupont really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dupont keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Dupont actively working from the bottom here.
Dupont is not content to let Lima control the position.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Dupont is defending the position.

Dupont actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dupont doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.

Dupont looking for submissions off his back.

Dupont looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupont has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lima is keen to just control but Dupont is a slippery customer.

Dupont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Dupont is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dupont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Lima uses his free foot to push down on Dupont's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dupont.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (8) vs (0) Dupont
Dupont tries to reverse the position but Lima maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lima working for a guillotine from mount but Dupont is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dupont working to try and regain half guard.
Lima moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (11) vs (0) Dupont
Dupont tries to break free.

Lima is looking for the choke from the back position but Dupont is controlling his hands well.

Dupont fending off the submission attempt from Lima.
Dupont tries to break free.
Lima trying to control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lima is hanging on to Dupont's back as he tries to escape.
Dupont is keeping busy.
Dupont breaks Lima's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (11) vs (2) Dupont
Dupont advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (11) vs (5) Dupont
Lima is trying to control Dupont's posture but Dupont avoids it.
Lima is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Dupont thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Dupont passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lima!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (11) vs (7) Dupont
Dupont avoids the attempt from Lima to control.

Dupont with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Dupont moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (11) vs (10) Dupont

Lima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dupont.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Dupont is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lima defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Dupont is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lima is defending well though. Dupont let's go of the attempt for now.

Dupont is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lima has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lima can't escape the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dupont not allowing Lima to control his hands.

Dupont has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lima breaks Dupont's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (13) vs (10) Dupont

Dupont has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.

Dupont has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Dupont escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dupont looks winded!
Lima stands and throws Dupont's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (16) vs (10) Dupont

Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dupont, who protects the arm well.
Dupont is looking for a sweep.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dupont manages to get back to half guard.

Dupont has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lima escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lima!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (19) vs (10) Dupont
Dupont is trying to get back to half guard.

Lima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Dupont is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dupont regains half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lima passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (22) vs (10) Dupont
Dupont is controlling an arm, preventing Lima from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dupont gets back to half guard.

Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dupont is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.

Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dupont doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.

Lima is looking for a kimura here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Lima is working for a kimura but Dupont is defending it quite comfortably.
Dupont won't allow Lima to pass to mount.
Lima controlling the action here.

Dupont actively working from the bottom here.

Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima wants to take a breather but Dupont is having none of it.

Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupont has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Dupont looking for submissions off his back.

Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Dupont looking for subs from the bottom but Lima mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (25) vs (10) Dupont
Dupont is working to get back to half guard.

Lima is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dupont has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dupont is working to get back to half guard.

Lima is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dupont is surviving well by controlling Lima's body position as best he can.
Dupont gets back to half guard.

Dupont looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lima passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (28) vs (10) Dupont

Lima tries for a kimura but Dupont is defending well.
Lima wants to control but Dupont is keeping him busy.

Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dupont is trying to get back to half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Dupont wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Lima has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Dupont's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Dupont is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Lima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: CACC 82     
Date:   May 02, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dragan Hozdic (ranked 6667 p4p, 504 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 3138 p4p, 320 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




193 cm
33 yrs
245 lbs



202 cm
29 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Lima forces Hozdic back against the ropes and clinches.
Lima drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hozdic pulls his leg out and moves away.

Hozdic looking to score a takedown here. Lima is defending well but Hozdic drives through and ends up in Lima's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Lima
Hozdic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hozdic is one step ahead there.

Lima has his foot on Hozdic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hozdic works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Lima is looking for a triangle but Hozdic pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
Lima trying to control the position here.
Lima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lima told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hozdic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lima is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hozdic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lima wants to control but Hozdic passes easily into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Lima
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lima trying to hold on to Hozdic's head to control him but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lima keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hozdic is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hozdic is staying active.
Hozdic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hozdic is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Lima is looking to control Hozdic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hozdic pulls his head out easily.
Hozdic content to control rather than advance.
Lima wants to sweep but Hozdic has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Lima
Hozdic is staying tight to Lima's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic staying calm.
Hozdic working away.
Lima is trying to improve his position.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it.
Hozdic is staying tight to Lima's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hozdic taking a breather here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Lima wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima is looking to reverse the position.
Lima keeps trying to improve his position.
Lima struggling a bit here.
Lima is trying to escape the position but Hozdic is controlling the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hozdic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lima's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
Hozdic controls the position.
Lima tries to buck Hozdic off but Hozdic is having none of it.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lima gets back to half guard.

Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Hozdic has control of the leg.
Lima is trying to control but can't.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima gets full guard.
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Lima is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hozdic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.

Lima working for submissions but it's allowed Hozdic to get to half guard.
Lima trying to control here.
Hozdic is looking to pass Lima's guard but actually Lima recovers to full guard.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hozdic is aware though and is defending well.
Lima has control of Hozdic's left arm, preventing Hozdic from doing any damage.
Lima is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
Hozdic slips nicely into half guard.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.

 

Event: CACC 80     
Date:   Apr 25, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dmitri Zaitsev (ranked 1526 p4p, 177 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 3036 p4p, 312 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




192 cm
36 yrs
278 lbs



202 cm
29 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dmitri Zaitsev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Zaitsev gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Zaitsev drags the fight down to the ground.

Zaitsev is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Zaitsev looking to control.
Lima won't allow Zaitsev to sweep him here.
Lima passes Zaitsev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Zaitsev is working away.
Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zaitsev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lima passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zaitsev!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zaitsev (0) vs (3) Lima

Lima is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zaitsev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zaitsev shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima trying to control but Zaitsev is having none of it.
Lima is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zaitsev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lima fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lima trying to control but Zaitsev is having none of it.
Zaitsev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zaitsev tries to hold on but Lima pushes him away.
Zaitsev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaitsev is squirming around, avoiding Lima's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev is trying desperately to improve position.
Zaitsev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zaitsev is not content to let Lima control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zaitsev is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaitsev is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Zaitsev is keeping the position.
Lima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zaitsev tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.

Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zaitsev has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zaitsev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zaitsev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Zaitsev is defending well.

Zaitsev is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
Zaitsev wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zaitsev is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Zaitsev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev is trying to keep Lima in close.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaitsev swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zaitsev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zaitsev (2) vs (3) Lima
Lima is trying to control the position but Zaitsev postures up.
Lima is adopting a defensive guard.
Lima keeping full guard, as Zaitsev tries to pass.

Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaitsev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Zaitsev is proving a slippery customer.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev looking to pass the guard.

Zaitsev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Zaitsev from controlling successfully.
Lima is trying to keep Zaitsev in close.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima is trying to keep Zaitsev in close.
Lima wants to sweep here but Zaitsev controlling him for the moment.
Lima is trying to hold Zaitsev in close to prevent damage but Zaitsev has managed to pass into half guard.
Lima is staying active underneath Zaitsev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lima has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lima tries to roll over but Zaitsev keeps him under control.

Zaitsev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Zaitsev is working for a submission of some sort.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zaitsev is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Zaitsev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zaitsev pulls his head out easily.

Zaitsev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Zaitsev.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lima is pressing down on Zaitsev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zaitsev preventing the sweep.

Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima keeping full guard, as Zaitsev tries to pass.
Zaitsev wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.

Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zaitsev is aware though and is defending well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zaitsev looking to pass the guard.
Zaitsev trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.

Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zaitsev content to stall in guard here.
Lima is trying to control the position but Zaitsev postures up.

Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.

Lima working for a triangle but Zaitsev defends it easily.
Zaitsev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Zaitsev drops back looking for a leg! Lima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lima manages to kick Zaitsev off! Zaitsev jumps back into Lima's guard.

Lima working for a triangle but Zaitsev defends it easily.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Zaitsev is proving a slippery customer.
Zaitsev wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima controls Zaitsev momentarily but Zaitsev frees himself.
Lima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zaitsev is one step ahead there.
Zaitsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zaitsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Zaitsev drops back looking for a leg! Lima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lima manages to kick Zaitsev off! Zaitsev jumps back into Lima's guard.
Zaitsev wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Zaitsev trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zaitsev's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zaitsev (2) vs (5) Lima

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zaitsev (4) vs (5) Lima
Lima is pressing down on Zaitsev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaitsev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zaitsev defends well.

Lima looking for a guillotine here but Zaitsev defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Zaitsev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lima wins on points by 5 to 4.

 

Event: CACC 73     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2880 p4p, 278 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 22219 p4p, 511 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.




202 cm
28 yrs
270 lbs



189 cm
27 yrs
233 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Puto instigates a clinch.
Lima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Lima pulls guard effortlessly.
Lima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rio Fight Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Lima looking for a guillotine here but Puto defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (3) Puto
Lima tries to control but Puto manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (0) vs (6) Puto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
Lima tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I would not like to be Lima right now.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A lull in the action here.
Well, with Puto on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lima is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Puto biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lima tries to break free.
Lima trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lima can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to control the hands but Puto breaks the grip.
Lima prevents Puto from getting a body triangle.
Lima wants to escape the position.
Lima trying to control the hands but Puto won't let him.
Lima is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lima trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lima can't escape the position.
Lima manages to reverse the position and now he's in Puto's guard. Nice work there by Lima.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (6) Puto
Lima wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position.
Lima wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Lima controlling from the top position.
Puto controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto pulls Lima in to control the position.

Lima drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Puto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lima has Puto in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (8) Puto
Puto postures up.

Lima looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Puto has picked Lima up and slammed him! Lima can't keep hold of the triangle and Puto manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (2) vs (11) Puto
Lima struggling a bit here.
Lima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Puto easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (2) vs (13) Puto
Puto trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Lima is trying desperately to improve position.
Puto tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Lima has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (2) vs (16) Puto

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to control the position but Puto manages to sink in the hooks.
Puto trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lima trying to control the hands but Puto breaks the grip.
Good control from Puto.
Puto is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
Puto is hanging on to Lima's back as he tries to escape.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Puto is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Lima has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Puto has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Lima taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Puto doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
A relieved looking Cajun Puto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CACC 66     
Date:   Mar 14, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Allan Coe (ranked 2187 p4p, 219 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2730 p4p, 263 weight class). Coe comes to the ring accompanied by Nothing To Lose. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.




215 cm
33 yrs
244 lbs



202 cm
28 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Coe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Coe (4) vs (0) Lima
Lima wants to control but Coe postures up.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coe tries to move to mount but Lima blocks the move with his legs.
Coe working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries to buck Coe off but Coe is having none of it.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coe gets to mount! Lima was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Coe (6) vs (0) Lima
Lima has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coe prevents Lima from getting the reversal.
Coe looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coe trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lima is wriggling around trying to escape.

Coe goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lima turns into him and now he's in Coe's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (6) vs (2) Lima
Lima wants to pass the guard but Coe is keeping the position.
Lima wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Coe looking for a sweep. Not yet Coe, not yet.
Coe keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Coe wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima postures up.
Coe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (8) vs (2) Lima

Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coe passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Coe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lima controlling the position for now.
Coe trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to control here.

Coe seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.
Coe wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima won't allow Coe to pass to mount.
Lima wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
Coe trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Coe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lima wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.

Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (11) vs (2) Lima
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Coe looking to secure an arm triangle but Lima defends it well.

Coe working for a guillotine from mount but Lima is in no mood to give up.
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Coe's attempts to control the action.
Lima wants to hold on but Coe pushes him away.
Coe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coe controlling the position easily from mount.
Coe wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely.
Lima gets back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lima is staying active underneath Coe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lima is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Coe slips nicely into half guard.

Coe is working for a submission of some sort.

Coe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Coe.

Coe is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to roll over but Coe keeps him under control.
Coe is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Lima gets full guard.
Coe is stalling in the full guard.
Coe trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.

Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lima keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
Coe controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Coe advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (14) vs (2) Lima
Lima looking for a sweep but Coe has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Coe (16) vs (2) Lima
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Coe's attempts to control the action.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Coe avoids the attempt from Lima to control.

Coe is working for a guillotine from mount but Lima frees his head quite easily.
Lima can't escape the position.
Coe controlling the position easily from mount.
Coe trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Coe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lima regains half guard.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Coe has control of the leg.
Lima is looking to control Coe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Coe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Coe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Coe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coe pulls his head out easily.
Coe trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lima is trying to control but can't.

Coe is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Coe wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it.

Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away.
Coe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Coe takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
David Allan Coe made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

 

Event: CACC 55     
Date:   Feb 15, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 10659 p4p, 526 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2741 p4p, 267 weight class). Marcelinho Lima has the eye of the tiger tonight.




190 cm
44 yrs
235 lbs



202 cm
28 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 19 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Kimura drives through and clinches with Lima against the ropes.

Lima manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lima is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.

Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.

Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima controlling Kimura's posture.
Lima wants to control the position but Kimura says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.

Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
Lima trying to control here.
Kimura controlling the action here.
Lima is trying to control but can't.

Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kimura in particular looking to stall.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lima wants to control the action here but instead Kimura manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (3) vs (0) Lima
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kimura controlling his opponent.
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura is stalling here but it's allowed Lima to get half guard.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Lima regains full guard. Nicely done.

Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kimura postures up.

Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima being controlled here, momentarily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.
Kimura trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.

Lima working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.

Lima working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lima looking to control.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
Lima is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Lima looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Lima controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.

Lima has his foot on Kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Lima has an active guard here but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
Lima wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Kimura is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Lima is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kimura is staying active.
Kimura not doing much here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lima wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura is controlling the pace.

Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kimura passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (6) vs (0) Lima
Kimura content just to control the position here.
Kimura trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Lima tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.
Kimura with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura fails to advance to Lima's back.
Lima tries to control the position but Kimura now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (9) vs (0) Lima
Lima wants to escape the position.
Kimura just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lima is keeping busy.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kimura controlling the positon.
Lima is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Lima is really stuck here.
Kimura is trying to stick to Lima's back but Lima is turning into Kimura. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kimura's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lima.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (9) vs (2) Lima
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kimura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (11) vs (2) Lima

Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura preventing the sweep.

Lima looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.

Lima looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.

 

Event: CACC 50     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 3663 p4p, 316 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2662 p4p, 247 weight class). Marcelinho Lima has the eye of the tiger tonight.




185 cm
41 yrs
265 lbs



202 cm
28 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Ren Naga-Wing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Naga-Wing closes the distance and clinches.

Naga-Wing gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Naga-Wing (2) vs (0) Lima
Naga-Wing prevents Lima from improving his position.
Lima trying to hold on to Naga-Wing's head to control him but Naga-Wing postures up.

Naga-Wing is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to control but Naga-Wing is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lima trying to control but Naga-Wing postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Naga-Wing seems to be looking for submissions.
Lima is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.

Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lima is pressing down on Naga-Wing's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Naga-Wing advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Naga-Wing (5) vs (0) Lima

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lima gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Naga-Wing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lima working for a triangle but Naga-Wing defends it easily.

Lima has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Naga-Wing should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lima has tightened it up now! Naga-Wing should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: CACC 45     
Date:   Jan 18, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Connor Frank (ranked 5493 p4p, 411 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2587 p4p, 251 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!




173 cm
25 yrs
225 lbs



202 cm
27 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Connor Frank! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Lima clinches up with Frank and pushes him back against the ropes.

Frank has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lima clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Frank (4) vs (0) Lima
Frank has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Frank patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lima prevents Frank from getting a body triangle.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Frank biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima rolls, trying to escape but Frank keeps control of the position.
Frank controls the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima trying to control the hands but Frank won't let him.
Frank controlling from the back.
Lima controlling Frank 's hands.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lima tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Frank fails to take his opponent's back.
Frank controlling from mount.
Lima told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but Frank has a good base and remains in mount.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Frank's attempts to control the action.

Lima defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Frank.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frank prevents Lima from getting the reversal.
Frank controlling from mount.
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frank wants to control the action but instead Lima gets a body lock and reverses into Frank's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (4) vs (2) Lima
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lima's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frank (6) vs (2) Lima
Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Lima.
Frank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Frank is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frank slips nicely into half guard.

Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Frank trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Frank sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking to control Frank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Frank content to control rather than advance.
Frank seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frank controlling the pace.

Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frank is taking a breather. Lima says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Frank works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (9) vs (2) Lima
Frank is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima tries to bench press Frank off him but Frank keeps the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to advance to mount but Lima denies him.
Frank wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lima controlling the position for now.
Lima trying to control here.
Frank controlling the action here.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Frank frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (12) vs (2) Lima

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Frank with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Frank controlling the pace for now.
Lima is trying desperately to improve position.
Frank wants to take Lima's back but he can't do it this time.
Frank trying to control but Lima is having none of it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to push Lima's head away but Lima is holding on tight.
Lima tries to hold on but Frank postures up.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima prevents Frank from taking his back.
Frank controlling from the full mount.
Frank tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Lima wants to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
Frank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Lima wants to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frank is trying to take his opponent's back.
Frank controlling from mount.
Lima is controlling an arm, preventing Frank from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frank tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Frank controlling his opponent.

Frank looking for a guillotine from mount but Lima is having none of it.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
Frank fails to advance to Lima's back.
Frank avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Frank tries to control but Lima wriggling away.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lima tries to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
Lima sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Frank has control of the leg.
Lima is staying active underneath Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frank prevents Lima from improving his position.
Frank works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Frank (15) vs (2) Lima

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima stops Frank from passing to mount.
Lima is not content to let Frank control the position.
Frank is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lima is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Frank controlling from side mount.
Lima tries to improve position but can't.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
Frank is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frank working away.
Frank moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lima is looking to reverse the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Frank working away.
A lull in the action here as Frank stalls from top position.
Lima wants to control but Frank postures up.
Frank is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lima's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank just content to control the position.
Frank is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Connor Frank tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: CACC 35 Victory Playoffs A     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 4444 p4p, 367 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2477 p4p, 243 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.




190 cm
46 yrs
272 lbs



202 cm
27 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Mario Eikmeyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Eikmeyer (2) vs (0) Lima
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.

Eikmeyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eikmeyer.

Eikmeyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Eikmeyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lima has managed to free his arm - good work.

Eikmeyer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eikmeyer is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer prevents Lima from improving his position.

Eikmeyer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Eikmeyer in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lima tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Eikmeyer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mario Eikmeyer!
In his post fight interview, Mario Eikmeyer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CACC 28     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2358 p4p, 244 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 1759 p4p, 194 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!




202 cm
27 yrs
270 lbs



196 cm
30 yrs
275 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Torres has Lima up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lima goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torres prevents it.
Lima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torres smiles and moves away.

Torres moves into range and clinches up with Lima.

Torres has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lima regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Torres
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Torres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rio Fight Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Torres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torres is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Torres sits in half guard.

Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima won't allow Torres to pass to mount.
Lima manages to get to full guard.

Lima is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Torres rolls with it to try and escape but Lima cranks on the arm and Torres is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: CACC 21     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2239 p4p, 231 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 2954 p4p, 284 weight class). MacFarlane has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!




202 cm
27 yrs
270 lbs



195 cm
41 yrs
247 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Lima shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MacFarlane napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lima (4) vs (0) MacFarlane
MacFarlane is looking to regain half guard here but Lima keeps moving and retains side control.
MacFarlane struggling a bit here.

Lima is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. MacFarlane looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lima gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. MacFarlane is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lima lets go of the hold and MacFarlane can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelinho Lima!
The defeated Rian MacFarlane had this to say: 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'.

 

Event: CACC 14     
Date:   Nov 03, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2157 p4p, 225 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (ranked 4263 p4p, 376 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




202 cm
27 yrs
270 lbs



177 cm
40 yrs
266 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Ronaldo closes the distance and pushes Lima back into the ropes.

Ronaldo gets control of Lima's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ronaldo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Ronaldo is retaining full guard.
Lima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ronaldo is keeping the position for now.

Ronaldo has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself.

Ronaldo is looking for a triangle here but Lima uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (3) vs (0) Ronaldo

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lima tries for a kimura but Ronaldo is defending well.

Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ronaldo, who protects the arm well.
Ronaldo is trying to control Lima's posture but Lima avoids it.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ronaldo keeps working.
Ronaldo tries to buck Lima off but Lima is having none of it.
Ronaldo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lima easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (5) vs (0) Ronaldo
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lima trying to control but Ronaldo is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lima working for a guillotine from mount but Ronaldo is in no mood to give up.
Ronaldo is looking to get to half guard.

Lima is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lima extends the arm and Ronaldo is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 8     
Date:   Oct 20, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Lima closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tea's guard.
Lima passes Tea's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lima is trying for a kimura here. Tea looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lima wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: Madness 16 Ribbit vs Number     
Date:   Oct 06, 2019
#R1##CL#
Foot clinches up with Lima and pushes him back against the cage.
Foot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Lima creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lima is working for takedown but Foot is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Foot.
Foot swings wildly with an uppercut but Lima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that Foot has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Foot lands a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lima has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short right from Foot.
Lima blocking some punches.
Lima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lima tries to pull guard but Foot holds him up against the cage and eventually Lima drops back down to his feet.
Lima goes for a takedown in the clinch but Foot prevents it.
Chief Foot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Lima managing to block the knees to the body from Foot.
Foot prevents a body shot from Lima.
Lima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Foot has him pressed against the cage.
Lima lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Foot scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lima.
Lima misses with a punch on the inside.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Foot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lima.
Foot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Foot. #TD2#
Lima has clasped his hands together around Foot's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Foot is being controlled here.
Foot pushes Lima away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lima gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Foot bucks up and tries to throw Lima off but instead Lima has got his back!
Lima lands shots from the back.
Foot is trying to get back to his feet but Lima has full control of the position and if anything, Foot has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Lima is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Foot with him. Foot is trying to defend but Lima has an arm under the chin now! Foot grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 3     
Date:   Sep 06, 2019
#R1##CL#
Bystrom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bystrom smiles and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Bystrom. #TD#
Bystrom shoots in and bounces Lima off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bystrom content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Bystrom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lima is proving hard to escape from.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bystrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bystrom wanted to stand there but Lima had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bystrom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lima looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lima trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bystrom lands a right hook to the body.
Lima walks into a left hand.
Bystrom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bystrom sprawls well. Bystrom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Bystrom takes the fight into the clinch.
Lima is looking for a takedown.
Torkel Bystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Lima changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bystrom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bystrom cracks Lima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Lima shoots in and gets a takedown into Bystrom's guard.
Bystrom pulls Lima in to control the position.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Bystrom pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bystrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Bystrom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bystrom is trying to keep Lima in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Bystrom has managed to clinch.
Bystrom gets underhooks to prevent Lima's takedown attempt. #BC#
Bystrom manages to break the clinch.
Bystrom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lima.#CL#
Bystrom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Bystrom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Bystrom drags the fight down to the ground.
Lima stops Bystrom from standing up. #SUB2#
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Bystrom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bystrom manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Bystrom's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Torkel Bystrom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lima avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
Despite the aggression on Lima's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bystrom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Lima gets tackled into the cage by Bystrom. Bystrom maintains the clinch.
Lima tries to pull guard but Bystrom holds him up against the cage and eventually Lima drops back down to his feet.
Bystrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
Bystrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bystrom smiles and moves away.
Lima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bystrom misses with a head kick.
Bystrom tries to clinch there but Lima circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bystrom closes the distance and clinches.
Bystrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lima.
Bystrom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Torkel Bystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.#TD#
Bystrom has picked Lima up - he's going for a ride! Bystrom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1#
Bystrom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bystrom wants to stand up but Lima has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.
Lima wants to sweep here but Bystrom controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lima is trying to control the position but Bystrom postures up. #SUB2#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bystrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima has his hands on Bystrom's head, controlling the position. #SU#
Bystrom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lima, up you get! #T3#
Bystrom connects with a jab.
Lima tries to move into range but Bystrom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lima bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bystrom's head.
Lima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bystrom is fending him off so far but Lima persists. Nope, Bystrom circles away and we're back to standing.
A lazy left from Bystrom finds it's target.#CL#
Bystrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lima changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bystrom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lima avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
Lima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bystrom circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Lima fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bystrom to the ground. Lima is now in Bystrom's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bystrom pulls Lima in close to his closed guard and prevents Lima from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bystrom looking for a sweep. Not yet Bystrom, not yet. #T4#
Bystrom controlling the position.
Lima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Bystrom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lima looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lima preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Torkel Bystrom dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lima.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bystrom.
Lima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Torkel Bystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Crunch! Bystrom slams his shin into Lima's torso.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bystrom. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lima enables Bystrom to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lima manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bystrom controls the pace.#SU#
Bystrom stands and steps away. Lima gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bystrom thuds a left hand into Lima's body.
Lima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lima shoots in but no luck this time. #T1##CL#
Bystrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Bystrom gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lima regains guard. #SU#
Bystrom stands up from Lima's guard - Bystrom perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bystrom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bystrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Lima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bystrom scores with a kick to the body.
Bystrom pushes Lima away with a front kick.
Torkel Bystrom is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Bystrom clinches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bystrom here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bystrom just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Bystrom gets control of Lima's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bystrom will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marcelinho Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torkel Bystrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Bystrom has Lima pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lima won't allow Bystrom to get back to his feet.
Bystrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bystrom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lima trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Bystrom has wrist control.#T3#
Bystrom is adopting a defensive guard.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bystrom throws a shot to the body.
Lima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Bystrom instigates a clinch.
Lima looking for a takedown.
Bystrom scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Bystrom blocks a body shot from Lima. #TD2#
Lima jumps into guard, dragging Bystrom to the mat.
Lima managing to control the position.
Lima has a closed guard, preventing Bystrom from standing up.
Bystrom prevents Lima from getting back to his feet.
Bystrom wants to get up but he can't break Lima's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bystrom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Torkel Bystrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Torkel Bystrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bystrom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torkel Bystrom!

 

Event: Madness 9: LW CC Rd 2     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
Lima tries to clinch
and Roach makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lima looks to clinch
and Roach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lima shoots and misses
and Roach counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lima thinking.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roach counters with a stiff right hand.
Roach bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lima looks to clinch
and Roach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima misses with an uppercut.
Roach thinks about the counter body kick.
Roach chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1##TD#
Lima closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Roach did well to prevent Lima getting side control.
Lima lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roach wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Lima there.
Roach is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lima scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima thows a huge punch but Roach dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but Roach is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lima to get the leverage.
Roach is trying to stand.
Lima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lima throwing shots but Roach is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Roach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roach is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Roach pushes Lima off but Lima dives into side control.
Roach is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lima's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Roach wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but Roach is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lima to get the leverage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roach tries to kick Lima off but Lima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
Lima trying to pass the guard but Roach defending well. #SU#
Lima decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Marcelinho Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lima.
Lima throws a sloppy head kick
letting Roach counter with a right hand.
Lima tries for a takedown but Roach circles away easily
and Roach counters with a nice uppercut.
Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roach counters with a stiff right hand.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lima has his takedown stuffed
and Roach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Roach dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Roach misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roach dodges the punch combination from Lima.
Despite the aggression on Roach's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Roach. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD#
Lima scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lima controlling from side mount.
Lima prevents Roach from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima trying to control the position but Roach is working away.
Lima working away.#T1#
Lima postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Roach is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lima trying to control the action but Roach is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marcelinho Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Roach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Roach is avoiding damage well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lima throws a strike aimed at the side of Roach's head but Roach avoids it well.
Roach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roach pushes Lima away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lima gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lima wants to control but Roach is keeping him busy. #SU#
Lima decides to stand back up. Lima steps back and let's Roach get back to his feet.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roach leaves Lima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lima crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Roach - the referee stops the clock and Lima gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Roach. Lima manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Lima misses with a takedown
and Roach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima shoots and misses
and Roach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lima darts in looking for a takedown but Roach gets double underhooks and turns Lima into the cage.
Roach flicks out a counter leg kick but Lima steps away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lima misses with a takedown
and Roach counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roach lands a body shot.
Lima tries to clinch but Roach is having none of it. #T4#
Lima wants to clinch but Roach slips to the side
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcelinho Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lima throws a head kick that misses
and Roach counters with a right hand to the body.
Lima looks to clinch
and Roach counters with a thumping low kick.
Lima has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima with a poor takedown
and Roach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body kick there by Roach.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Roach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Roach throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lima.
Lima working the ground and pound but Roach is defending the strikes.
Lima looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Roach is avoiding damage well.
Lima throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Roach manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lima's best efforts.
Roach is not content to let Lima control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Roach pushes Lima off and gets back to his feet.
Lima looks to clinch
and Roach counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Lima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lima has his takedown stuffed
and Roach counters with a stiff right hand.
Roach throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lima on the side of the head.
Roach scores with a jab to the head.
Lima with a poor takedown
and Roach counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roach cracks the inside of Lima's front leg.
Lima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcelinho Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lima misses with a shot to the body
and Roach makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lima really felt that one!
Lima tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roach sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lima somewhat.
A countering left hand to the body from Roach misses.
Lima misses with a body shot.
Roach let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roach lands a nice shot that snaps Lima's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima shoots and misses
enabling Roach to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Lima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Roach to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Lima is rocked!
Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roach counters with a huge right that knocks Lima out cold! Roach is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Roach!
Our winner, Steve Roach, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Madness 3: HW Clowny Cup R2     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Lima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baruti tries to bum rush Lima with a series of wild strikes but Lima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick lands from Baruti.
Baruti takes a swing at Lima's ribcage but misses.
Lima circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Lima has closed the distance and engaged Baruti in a clinch.
Lima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lima jumps guard but Baruti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Lima is trying to trip Baruti. He has hold of a leg but Baruti is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lima persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lima connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Lima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lima has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lima advances to half guard.
Lima wants to take a breather but Baruti is having none of it.
Baruti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Baruti controlling the position well.
Baruti has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Baruti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lima. #SUB#
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Baruti is working away.
Baruti won't allow Lima to pass to mount.
Baruti is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lima throws a strike but Baruti avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima throwing strikes from guard but Baruti blocks nicely.
Baruti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baruti is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lima drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baruti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baruti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baruti! #REVB#
Lima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baruti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Lima trying to hold on to Baruti's head to control him but Baruti postures up.
Lima keeping hold of Baruti's head, controlling as best he can.
Lima works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baruti is aware though and is defending well.
Lima has Baruti pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lima trying to control the position.
Lima looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lima looking to control but Baruti passes into half guard. #SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Baruti has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baruti pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelinho Lima dominated that round.
That's time! Lima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Baruti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Baruti tries to get set, Lima tries to push him back and clinch up but Baruti manages to avoid the attempt.
Baruti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lima lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baruti will feel that in the morning.
Baruti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baruti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baruti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Baruti tries to keep at a distance but Lima has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baruti lands an uppercut.
Lima is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baruti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima tries to break free but Baruti pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Lima blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Lima's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Baruti has him pressed against the cage.
Baruti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baruti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baruti lands a shoulder strike.
Lima drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baruti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lima fails to pull guard.
Baruti lands with a right to the head.
Baruti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baruti lands a right hand.
Lima is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baruti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baruti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baruti to keep the fight standing.
Baruti prevents the takedown attempt.
Lima tries to pull guard but Baruti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baruti struggles to land a body shot inside as Lima controls his hands.
Baruti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lima backwards. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lima is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baruti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lima fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Baruti.
Lima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baruti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Limas head.
Baruti is pressed up against the cage. Lima has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baruti down to the mat. Baruti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baruti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baruti cracks Lima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baruti digs a good body shot into Lima's ribs.
Baruti throws a head kick that half lands.
A good leg kick by Baruti.
Baruti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baruti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baruti lands a high kick! #T3##KD2#
Baruti lands a big head kick that sends Lima tumbling to the mat! Baruti takes a step backwards and waves Lima back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Lima is rocked!
Baruti scoring well with a low kick there.
Oh Lima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baruti cracks Lima with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lima tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Baruti pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lima is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skender Baruti!
Skender Baruti very nearly forgot to thank Thomspon 90% amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Madness 2: Mitchell vs Garinho     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Malaki Lima looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marcelinho Lima!
Marcelinho Lima regains half guard.#SUB#
Marcelinho Lima looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Marcelinho Lima looking for a kimura from the bottom but Malaki Lima passes into side control!
Marcelinho Lima tries to improve position but can't.
Marcelinho Lima manages to work his way to half guard, despite Malaki Lima's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelinho Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marcelinho Lima.#SUB#
Marcelinho Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malaki Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malaki Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Marcelinho Lima isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Malaki Lima stacks Marcelinho Lima on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Malaki Lima!#T1#
Marcelinho Lima tries to bench press Malaki Lima off him but Malaki Lima keeps the position.
Malaki Lima is chipping away with strikes.
My spies in Relentless Gym inform me that Malaki Lima has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Marcelinho Lima tries to improve position but can't.
Malaki Lima creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcelinho Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marcelinho Lima gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Marcelinho Lima looking for a kimura from the bottom but Malaki Lima passes into side control!
Marcelinho Lima is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Malaki Lima advances to full mount.
Marcelinho Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Malaki Lima cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marcelinho Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marcelinho Lima regains half guard.#SUB#
Marcelinho Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Malaki Lima is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Marcelinho Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Marcelinho Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcelinho Lima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Marcelinho Lima has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Malaki Lima doesn't defend quickly enough and Marcelinho Lima has managed to lock this one up! Can Malaki Lima escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Marcelinho Lima on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 15     
Date:   May 03, 2019
#R1#
Lima takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Lima has Dee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lima throws a punch but it's blocked by Dee. #BC#
Dee breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Dee's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dee takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Lima throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lima is in Dee's guard.
Dee wants to get back to his feet but Lima passes into half guard.
Dee wants to get back to his feet.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Dee is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima is controlling the pace. #ES#
Dee makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lima cracks a nice hook into Dee's ribs.#T1#
Lima misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dee throws a wild body kick that Lima sees coming a mile off.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but Lima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dee.
Lima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dee manages to avoid it.
Dee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Dee misses.
Lima throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dee on the side of the head.
Lima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dee circles away.
Lima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lima misses with a looping left.
Inspektor Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dee has time to react.
Dee misses the shot to the body.
Dee lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Dee jabs Lima right on the nose. Lima blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima checks the leg kick.
Lima changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lima avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dee walks into a left hand.
Dee throws a right hand that Lima ducks under and follows up with a left that Lima also avoids with ease.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but Lima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lima is out of range and Dee settles back down.
Dee misses with a hook. Lima ducked under it nicely.
Lima cracks Dee with a good jab.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt - Dee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Inspektor Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dee.
Dee throws a hook to the side of Lima's head but Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick there by Dee.
Dee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lima changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Dee. No joy for Lima on that attempt.
Dee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by Lima.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
Lima digs a good hook to Dee's body.
Dee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lima slips under a jab from Dee.
Lima checks a low kick from Dee.
Lima connects with a body shot that sends Dee's belly button to the back.
Lima dives in for a single leg takedown but Dee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Lima drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dee has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee wants to get back to his feet but Lima is dominant here and he's now got Dee's back!
Dee wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Lima patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Lima is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lima trying to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dee trying to get back to his feet but Lima is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Lima patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dee is trying to get back to his feet but Lima has full control of the position and if anything, Dee has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Dee manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Lima misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Inspektor Dee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Dee.
Lima changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dee.
Dee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dee misses with an uppercut. Lima saw that one coming.
Lima swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lima looks to land a left hand but Dee moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dee looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Lima connects with a body shot.
Dee loads up on a big right hand but Lima slips the punch.
A combination from Dee does no damage.
Dee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Dee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
Lima is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lima throws a hook but Dee avoids it easily.
Dee throws a jab when Lima was well out of range.
Lima tried to score with a low kick but Dee checks it.
Dee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dee walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Lima scores with a takedown into Dee's guard.#T1#
Lima stops Dee from standing up.
Lima trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dee is keeping the position for now.
Lima trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
Lima prevents Dee from getting back to his feet.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lima trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dee misses with a looping left.
Lima feints the counter takedown.
Dee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lima is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Dee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lima misses with a looping left.
Lima slips a straight right by Dee.
Dee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dee looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dee. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dee stuffs the takedown attempt from Lima. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lima.
Dee looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt.
Inspektor Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Lima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dee.
Dee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dee.#T3#
Lima moves out of range of the body kick from Dee.
Lima misses with an uppercut
and Dee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima drops his hands momentarily and Dee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Inspektor Dee is winning the standup battle so far.
Dee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Dee.
Danga de danga de dang - Dee scores with a four punch combination!
Dee scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima shoots in but no luck this time.
Dee throws a big shot that misses.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dee connects with a high kick.
Dee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lima.
Lima throws a hook to the side of Dee's head but Dee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Lima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dee manages to avoid it.
Dee lands with a slapping head kick.
Lima moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lima.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lima has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lima and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
Dee scores with a nice right hand.
Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dee throws a right hand that Lima ducks under and follows up with a left that Lima also avoids with ease.
Lima misses with a right hand
and Dee counters with a good low kick that Lima was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dee throws a chopping leg kick but Lima manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab from Lima.
Lima is looking to clinch but Dee is avoiding it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dee here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lima connects with a body shot that sends Dee's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inspektor Dee dominated that second round.
That's time! Dee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Dee.
Lima tries to pull guard but Dee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Dee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dee lands a head shot.
Lima dives in for a single leg takedown but Dee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Inspektor Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Dee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dee slips under a jab.
Dee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Dee.
Dee takes one on the button.
Dee throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Lima fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dee to the ground. Lima is now in Dee's guard.#T1#
Dee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him.
Dee trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lima steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dee. That one must have hurt.
Lima throws a hook but Dee blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Dee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcelinho Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dee but Dee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab lands there for Lima.
Lima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dee but Dee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dee connects with a leg kick. Lima looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dee throws a combination. Lima tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dee ducks right into an uppercut from Lima.
Lima swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dee cracks the inside of Lima's front leg.
Lima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dee's waist but Dee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lima off to one side.
Lima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Lima shoots for a takedown but Dee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice body kick from Dee.
Lima takes one to the chin there.
Lima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lima looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dee lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lima. Dee pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspektor Dee!
Inspektor Dee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 13     
Date:   Mar 31, 2019
#R1#
Evo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lima swings for the body but Evo moves out of range.
Evo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Evo slips under a jab.
Evo throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Lima with the counter takedown but Evo avoids it easily.
Lima throws a right and a left that Evo avoids nicely.
Lima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Evo blocks a head kick by Lima.
Lima misses with a body shot.
Lima throws a body shot but no joy.
Evo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lima.
Lima misses the shot to the body.
Lima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lima has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A punch combination from Evo misses.
Lima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lima takes one on the button.
Evo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Evo lands a right hook to the body.
Evo lands a jab.#T1#
Evo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Evo looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Lima feints the counter takedown.
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Evo moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Evo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Evo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lima throws out a counter right but Evo avoids it with no problem.
Evo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lima at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Evo.
Evo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evo throwing a counter right hand but Lima manages to avoid it.
Lima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evo counters with a stiff right hand.
Evo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been told by Evo's head coaches at House of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lima.
Evo scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evo stuns Lima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lima throws a head kick but Evo moves out of range.
Evo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Evo dips to his left and cracks Lima with an uppercut!#T2#
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Evo moves out of range easily. #CL#
Evo moves into range and clinches up with Lima.
Evo scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Evo.
Evo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Evo to keep the fight standing.
Lima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Evo to keep the fight standing.
Evo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Evo smiles and moves away.
Lucifer Evo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Evo tries to bum rush Lima with a series of wild strikes but Lima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lima momentarily.
Evo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lima.
Evo connects with a jab.
Evo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lima.#CUT2#
It looks like Lucifer Evo has been cut.
Evo scores with a decent looking hook.
Evo walks into a jab.
Lima ducks under a wild hook from Evo.
Lima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Evo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Evo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lima. #T3#
Evo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lima's sensitive parts.
Lucifer Evo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Evo misses with a looping right.
Evo throws a shot from downtown. Lima moves away and avoids it.
Evo clobbers Lima with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lima swings for the body but Evo moves out of range.
Evo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Evo there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Evo misses.
Evo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evo.
Lima fails to land with a series of punches.
Evo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Evo as he connects with a hook.
Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lima doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evo swings for the body but Lima moves out of range.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Evo lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Lima changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evo tries to avoid it but Lima manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evo to the ground. Evo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Evo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Evo slips under a jab from Lima.
Evo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Limas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lima misses with a head kick.
Evo throwing a counter right hand but Lima manages to avoid it.
A jab from Evo finds it's way through Lima's defenses.
Evo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lima doesn't seem bothered though.
Lima looks winded!
Lima tries to move into range but Evo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Evo misses.
Lima throws a head kick that misses.
Evo throws a nice outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lima slips a jab from Evo.
As Evo backs off Lima throws a huge counter combo but Evo manages to avoid it all.
Evo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Evo stuns Lima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lima's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Evo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lima scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucifer Evo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucifer Evo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Evo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Evo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Lima does no damage.
Evo misses with a left hand
and Lima counters with a straight right hand.
Evo connects with a single shot there.
Evo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
Evo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Evo connects with a single shot there.
Evo dodges the punch combination from Lima.
Lima swings for the body but Evo moves out of range.
Evo scores with a jab. Lima acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Evo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evo connects with a looping right hand.
Marcelinho Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lima's jab looks to have found its range, popping Evo under the eye.
Evo lands the left hand.
Evo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Evo connects with a crisp jab.
Lima misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Evo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Evo.
Evo scores with a leg kick.
Lucifer Evo is winning the standup battle so far.
Evo lands a right hook to the body.
Evo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lima.
Evo punishes Lima's body with a nice straight punch.
Lima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Evo connects with a right hand. Lima shakes it off.
Lima looks to land a right hand but Evo moved out of range.
A big left from Evo misses.
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.
Lima is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Evo with a body shot.
Donk. Evo catches Lima right on the button with a cross.
A head kick by Lima misses
and Evo counters with a stiff right hand.
Evo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lima has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lima misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Evo.
A jab from Lima misses. #T2#
Evo misses with a looping left.
Lima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lima misses with a hook. Evo ducked under it nicely.
Lima slips under a jab.
Lima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evo.
Lima slips under a jab from Evo.
Lima misses with an uppercut. Evo saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Evo jabs Lima right on the nose. Lima blinks but takes it well.
Lima jabs Evo right on the nose. Evo blinks but takes it well.
Lima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Evo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evo throws a lazy uppercut
and Lima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Evo.
Evo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Evo throws a quick inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Evo.
Evo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lima throws out the jab. #T3#
Evo connects with a solid leg kick.
Lima throws out a loose jab but Evo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Evo.
Evo lands with a shot to the body.
Lima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Lima.
Evo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lima on the side of the head.
Lima swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Evo misses the target.
Evo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#
Lima is rocked!
Evo drops Lima with a huge uppercut! Lima drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Evo is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucifer Evo!
Lucifer Evo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 9     
Date:   Mar 10, 2019
#R1#
Lima throws a combination. Tennant tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tennant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tennant dodges the punch combination from Lima.
Tennant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tennant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lima under the eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Lima as he connects with a hook.
Lima lands a right hook to the body.
Tennant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tennant counters with a straight right hand.
Lima misses with a straight right.
Lima shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tennant eats them both and turns towards Lima to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Doctor Tennant has been cut.
Tennant thuds his right hand into Lima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Lima and sends Tennant crashing to the mat! Lima follows him down to the mat - Tennant regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tennant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Lima controlling the action here.
Tennant wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Lima is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lima throwing shots but Tennant is blocking nicely.
Tennant holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tennant regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tennant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lima.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Tennant.
Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tennant wants to get back to his feet but Lima is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tennant looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lima stays in close to Tennant's body and controls the position.
Lima connects with a couple of short punches.
Lima throwing strikes but missing.
Lima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Tennant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tennant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Lima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Lima sends Tennant down but not out. Lima dives into side control looking to finish. #T3##SUB2#
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lima wants to control but Tennant is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Lima politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lima prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lima connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tennant some visible discomfort.
Tennant is trying to control Lima's posture but Lima avoids it.
Lima controls the position.
Lima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lima trying to control the action but Tennant is working from the bottom.
Lima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tennant haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tennant is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Tennant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lima staying calm.
Lima trying to control the position but Tennant is working away.
Lima controlling the position from side mount.
Tennant defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Lima are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tennant keeps working.
Lima misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelinho Lima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doctor Tennant's cut.
That's time! Tennant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lima misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Tennant misses the target.
Tennant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tennant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lima throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Tennant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tennant to counter with a crisp jab.
Tennant looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Lima misses with a series of wild punches.
Tennant moves away from the strike by Lima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Tennant's shoulder, as Tennant tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tennant misses the target.
Tennant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lima misses the jab.
Lima misses the shot to the body.
Lima misses with a body shot.
Tennant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Lima throws a right hand that misses
and Tennant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tennant loads up on a big right hand but Lima slips the punch.
Lima throws a right hand that Tennant ducks under and follows up with a left that Tennant also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Tennant misses its target.
The fighters circling - Tennant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tennant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lima.
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tennant moves away.
Lima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice cross by Tennant.
Tennant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tennant tries to bum rush Lima with a series of wild strikes but Lima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lima! But no joy.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tennant.
Tennant is looking to counter punch.
Tennant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lima throws a series of strikes that have Tennant backpedaling.
Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tennant swings widly with a right hand
and Lima counters with a straight right hand.
Tennant blocks a head kick by Lima.
Tennant throws a series of strikes that have Lima backpedaling.
Tennant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lima misses with a head kick.
Lima misses with a straight right.
Tennant throws a jab but it's blocked by Lima.
It seemed like Lima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tennant is looking to clinch but Lima is avoiding it.
No joy there for Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Tennant moves in looking to clinch but Lima pushes him off.
A big right from Lima misses.
A shot to the liver by Tennant. Beautiful body shot.
Tennant throws a jab when Lima was well out of range.
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tennant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tennant moves away.
Tennant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tennant missing with a left hand there. Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lima throws a body punch but Tennant moves out of range.
Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tennant.
Tennant throwing a counter right hand but Lima manages to avoid it.#T4#
A left lands for Lima.
Lima throws the left hand but Tennant avoids the punch easily.
Lima lands a body shot.
Lima misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Tennant scores with a four punch combination!
Tennant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lima throws a nice looking combination but Tennant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tennant throws a series of strikes that have Lima backpedaling.
Tennant misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tennant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it.
Tennant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Tennant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Tennant does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelinho Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doctor Tennant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice cross by Lima.
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Tennant moves out of range easily.
Lima lands a right hook to the body.
Lima misses with a hook
and Tennant counters with a straight right hand.
Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tennant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Tennant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lima looks to land a combination but Tennant avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima throws a body shot but no joy.
Lima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tennant as he jumps to the side.
Tennant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tennant moves away.
Lima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tennant rather than just go for the knockout.
Lima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tennant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lima takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marcelinho Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tennant cracks a nice hook into Lima's ribs.
Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lima walks into a jab.
Tennant lands a head shot.
Lima ducks under a wild hook from Tennant.
Doctor Tennant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcelinho Lima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lima misses with a hook to the body
and Tennant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tennant is looking to counter the offense by Lima and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Tennant as he connects with a hook.
Tennant moves in close and cracks Lima with a massive right hand! Lima, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Tennant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doctor Tennant!
Doctor Tennant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TAFC: Kubota v Jaroslav     
Date:   Feb 17, 2019
#R1#
Lima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lima misses with a body punch
and Avery counters with a straight right hand.
Lima lands with a nice combination. Avery backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Jackson Avery has been cut.
Lima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avery swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Avery ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lima throws a looping overhand right but Avery ducks down to avoid it.
Lima lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima throws a combination that misses
and Avery counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lima falls off balance throwing a combination
and Avery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Avery does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Lima misses.
Avery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Avery lands with a cross.
Avery has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avery. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avery tries to move into range but Lima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marcelinho Lima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avery with a hook.
Lima thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Avery scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lima struggling a bit here.#T2#
Lima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Avery wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lima is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
Lima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Avery haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Avery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lima, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Avery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lima has escaped the position, nice work there.
Avery just content to control the position. #SUB#
Avery thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lima manages to work his way to half guard, despite Avery's best efforts.
Lima wants to control but Avery is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lima controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Avery is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lima is controlling Avery's trapped leg to prevent Avery from advancing to side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lima tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Avery avoids the head kick by Lima.
Lima takes a swing at Avery's ribcage but misses.
Avery tries to counter with a takedown but Lima is quick to defend against it.
Lima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Avery lands a head shot.
Jab by Avery.
Lima misses with an uppercut. Avery saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcelinho Lima will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jackson Avery's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lima throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Avery counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the body from Lima misses
and Avery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lima misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Avery counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lima won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Avery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lima has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Avery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Avery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lima stops Avery from passing to mount. #SUB#
Avery tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Avery tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Lima wants to control but Avery postures up.
Lima is not content to let Avery control the position.
Lima is trying to control Avery's posture but Avery avoids it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Avery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Avery working away.
Avery staying calm.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Avery works to advance to full mount. Lima defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Avery avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Avery's attempts to control the action.
Lima tries to lock up and control but Avery gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Avery with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lima regains half guard.#T4##SUB#
Avery wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima is not content to let Avery control the position.#SUB#
Avery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Avery.
Avery is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avery wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lima is trying to stand up here but Avery is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Avery dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Avery's cut.
That's time! Avery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lima misses with a body punch
and Avery counters with a nice uppercut.
Lima throws a combination that misses
and Avery counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avery lands a nice looking body shot.
Lima takes a swing at Avery's ribcage but misses.
Jackson Avery is winning the standup battle so far.
Lima looks to land a left hand but Avery moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Avery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lima misses the shot to the body.
Avery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Lima.
Avery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lima misses with a left hand
and Avery counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Avery feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Limas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lima misses with a body shot.
Avery avoids the body shot from Lima.
Avery attempts a counter takedown but Lima avoids it well and moves away.
Avery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lima.
Avery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lima falls off balance throwing a combination
and Avery counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Avery with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Lima.
Avery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avery moves away.
Avery avoids the body shot from Lima.
Avery attempts a counter takedown but Lima avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Lima catches Avery with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Avery blocks a head kick by Lima.
Lima misses with a left hand
enabling Avery to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Avery gets a double leg takedown into Lima's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lima is trying to keep Avery in close.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Avery is working hard here to advance position.
Avery is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Avery tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Avery seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lima pulls Avery in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avery attempts a counter takedown but Lima avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Lima.
Avery was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Avery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Avery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lima misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lima throws a body shot but no joy.
Avery takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lima throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Avery counters with a nice body shot.
Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avery avoids the head kick by Lima.
Avery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lima misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcelinho Lima.
I think Lima has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jackson Avery!

 

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 2     
Date:   Jan 20, 2019
#R1#
Lima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lima throws a series of punches but Savage avoids them all with ease.
Savage tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lima throws a series of punches but Savage avoids them all with ease.
Savage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lima swinging wildly here. #TD#
Lima fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Savage sprawls well initially but Lima persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima stalling.
Savage felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Savage is looking to escape.#T1#
Savage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lima.
Lima not doing much here.
Savage is looking to escape.
Lima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lima stops Savage from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Good standup being displayed there by Lima as he connects with a hook.
Marcelinho Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Lima catches Savage right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Randy Savage has been cut.
Lima looks to land a combination. Savage sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lima scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#
Savage is rocked!
Lima darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Savage's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Lima before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcelinho Lima!
The defeated Randy Savage had this to say: 'I'm talking about all the way to the top, yeah. I'm justifiably in a position that I'd rather not be in. But the cream will rise to the top, ooh yeah. Macho Madness!'.

 

Event: WeInSyd 37     
Date:   Nov 11, 2018
#R1#
Lima clobbers Off with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Off.
Lima throws a hook to the side of Off's head but Off sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Off unleashes a big counter combination but Lima bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Lima as he connects with a hook.
Off misses with a hook.
Lima half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Off digs a good hook to Lima's body.
A head kick misses from Lima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries to land a front kick but Off steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Off misses with a lunging right hand
and Lima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Off swings for the body but Lima moves out of range. #T1#
Off uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lima.
Off lands a nice looking body shot.
Lima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackin Off is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lima dodges the punch combination from Off.
Lima feinted with a counter takedown.
Lima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Off has time to react.
Lima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lima throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Off releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Off misses with a combination
and Off takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lima misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Off misses.
Off throws a series of punches but Lima avoids them all with ease.
Lima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Off.
Off swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima drops down looking for a counter takedown but Off sprawls and moves away.
Off lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima misses with a looping right.
Off takes a swing at Lima's ribcage but misses.
Lima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Off has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Off there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Off looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Off misses with a wild body shot.
Off misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lima.
A quick step to the side and Lima tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lima bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Off's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Off uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lima.
Lima lands a lovely overhand right.
Lima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lima there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Lima takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lima listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Off moves out of range as Lima strikes.
A shot to the liver by Lima. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Off does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Off.
Off throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Off waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcelinho Lima will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lima misses with a hook
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Lima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Lima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lima pushes down on Off's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Off is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Off does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB#
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Off doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima. #SUB#
Lima is looking for submissions but instead, Off has regained full guard. #SUB#
Lima has gone for a leg lock! Off slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lima's guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Off must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Off stands up from Lima's guard - Off perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lima feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Offs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marcelinho Lima is winning the standup battle so far.
Off moves out of range of the strikes.
Off lands a head shot.
Lima cracks Off with a good jab.
Off thuds a left hand into Lima's body.#T3#
Off misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lima.
A quick step to the side and Lima tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Off defends well and Lima ends up having to push Off into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Off's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lima under the eye.
Off lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Lima looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lima is controlling the pace.
Off really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lima's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4##SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Off defends it well. #SUB#
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Off defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcelinho Lima will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Off cracks Lima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lima slips a jab from Off.
Lima appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Off shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lima eats them both and turns towards Off to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Marcelinho Lima has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Off. Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima misses with a hook #KD2#
and Off counters with a nice right hand that sends Lima toppling to the canvas! Lima scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Off finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Off misses the shot to the body.
Lima misses the body punch
and Off counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Lima is rocked!#T1#
Lima misses with a wild body shot.
Off keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lima.
Off is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lima with a body shot.
Lima misses with a left hand
and Off counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Off misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lima.
Off works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Lima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Off knocks Lima out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackin Off!
Jackin Off thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SyFi 116     
Date:   Oct 14, 2018
#R1#
Geadais avoids the body shot from Lima.
A little feinted left hand from Geadais on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lima throws a head kick that misses.
Geadais is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lima misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Geadais misses the target.
Geadais takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Lima.
Geadais was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Geadais takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marcelinho Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Geadais counter with a right hand.
Geadais throws the left hand but Lima avoids the punch easily.
Lima looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Lima ducks right into an uppercut from Geadais.
Lima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Geadais avoids the body shot from Lima.
Lima scores with a jab. Geadais acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Geadais misses with a looping right.
Geadais looks to throw the jab but Lima is out of range.
Lima scores with a body shot.
Lima bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Geadais's head.#T2#
The fighters circling - Geadais throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Geadais uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lima.
A counter left hand to the body from Geadais misses its target.
Jab from Lima.
Guaidre Geadais is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Geadais defending well as Lima loads up on a big left hand.
Geadais is looking to counter punch.
Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Geadais throwing a counter right hand but Lima manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geadais takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Lima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Lima trying to control from half guard but Geadais is working away. #SUB2#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Geadais is controlling Lima's trapped leg to prevent Lima from advancing to side control.
Geadais is trying to stand up here but Lima is controlling him well.
Lima is looking to advance position but Geadais won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Geadais has managed to free his arm - good work.
Geadais is trying to stand back up but Lima is controlling him #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Geadais is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Geadais sees it coming and defends easily.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Geadais defends it. #SUB2#
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Geadais sees it coming and defends easily.
Geadais is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Team Croatia that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Geadais doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but Geadais is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lima to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelinho Lima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Geadais avoids the body shot from Lima.
Lima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Geadais counters with a nice uppercut.
Geadais blocks a head kick by Lima.
It looked like Geadais wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Geadais looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Lima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Geadais fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Lima. Beautiful body shot.
Lima throws a wild body kick that Geadais sees coming a mile off.
Lima misses with a body shot.
It looked like Geadais wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Geadais rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Geadais avoids the body shot from Lima.
Lima jabs at Geadais's body.
Lima throws an off balance right hand
and Geadais counters with a straight right hand.
Geadais throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lima throws a hook but Geadais avoids it easily.
Lima lands a jab to the nose.
Lima lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Lima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima with a jab.
Geadais blocks a head kick by Lima.
Lima swings for the body but Geadais moves out of range.
Geadais was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lima throws a sloppy body shot
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Lima 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima swings for the body but Geadais moves out of range. #T3#
Geadais slips a jab from Lima.
Lima goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Geadais seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lima has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Geadais throws a lazy uppercut
and Lima counters with a stiff right hand.
Lima lands a body shot.
Lima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Geadais counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Lima misses with a wild body shot.
Marcelinho Lima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Geadais shows good takedown defense.
Geadais takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Geadais avoids the body shot from Lima.
Lima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lima lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelinho Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geadais moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Geadais misses the target.
Geadais misses with an uppercut
and Lima counters with a left to the body.
Geadais is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lima misses with a wild body shot.
Lima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Geadais at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geadais is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lima.
Lima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lima lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Geadais does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Geadais tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Geadais keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Geadais misses with an uppercut.
Lima throws a body punch but Geadais moves out of range.
Guaidre Geadais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Geadais's shoulder, as Geadais tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Geadais misses the target.
Lima throws a body shot but no joy.
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geadais moves away.
Geadais was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lima cracks Geadais with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lima thuds his right hand into Geadais's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Geadais staying out of range there.
It looked like Geadais was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lima misses with a body shot. #T3#
Lima throws the left hand but Geadais avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Geadais on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Geadais takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Geadais misses with a straight right.
Lima lands a nice shot that snaps Geadais's head back.
Geadais fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lima on the side of the head.
Lima lands a lovely overhand right.
Lima throws a lazy uppercut
and Geadais counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Geadais moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Geadais on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Geadais defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lima.
Geadais seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Geadais looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Marcelinho Lima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lima swings widly with a right hand
and Geadais makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Geadais gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lima.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima connects with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelinho Lima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lima has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: SyFi 104     
Date:   Sep 16, 2018
#R1#
Lima misses with a wild body shot.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allu.
Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lima cracks Allu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lima throws a head kick but Allu moves out of range.
Lima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allu was well out of range. Poor timing from Lima.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lima checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Allu - just one landing. #CL#
Allu clinches with his opponent.
Allu is working Lima over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allu lands with a right to the head.
Allu lands with a light punch inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lima has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Allu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lima clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Allu.
Allu scores with punches to the body.
Allu controlling well, preventing Lima from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Allu landing with strikes.
Allu controlling well, preventing Lima from escaping the position.
Allu lands punches and elbows.
Allu lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Lima trying to control the position but Allu manages to sink in the hooks.
Allu lands punches and elbows.
Allu lands a shot to the head.
Allu not allowing Lima to control his hands.
Allu wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
Allu is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Lima is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Allu!

 

Event: SyFi 95     
Date:   Aug 26, 2018
#R1##CL#
Tatum has closed the distance and engaged Lima in a clinch.
Tatum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Tatum turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tatum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Tatum has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Lima ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lima no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lima is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tatum frees his head nicely. Oh but Lima has switched to an armbar! Tatum is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: WeInSyd 23     
Date:   Aug 01, 2018
#R1#
Lima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima clobbers Fusco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lima throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fusco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fusco throws a lazy right hand but Lima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Lima responds with a good body kick, but Fusco manages to step out the way in time.
Lima misses with a lunging right hand
and Fusco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fusco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it.
Fusco misses with a looping right.
Fusco misses with an uppercut.
Lima is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima slips under a jab.
Lima now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fusco throws a jab when Lima was well out of range.
Lima throws a sloppy body shot
letting Fusco counter with a right hand.
Lima just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Fusco looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Lima misses with an uppercut
and Fusco counters with a stiff right hand.
Lima misses with a right hand
and Fusco counters with a right hand to the body.
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.
Lima takes a swing at Fusco's ribcage but misses.
Fusco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lima.
Lima is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fusco with a body shot.
Fusco misses with a straight left.
Lima connects with a body shot that sends Fusco's belly button to the back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lima has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fusco misses with an uppercut
enabling Lima to counter with a crisp jab.
Fusco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Lima misses with a shot to the body
and Fusco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lima misses with a shot to the body
and Fusco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fusco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rosario Fusco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fusco misses with a hook.
Lima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fusco avoids the body shot from Lima.
Rosario Fusco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fusco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fusco rather than just go for the knockout.
Lima slips under a jab.
Lima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fusco in his tracks.
Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fusco but Fusco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fusco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Fusco jabs Lima right on the nose. Lima blinks but takes it well.
Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
Lima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fusco counters with a straight right hand.
Fusco is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lima jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Lima fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fusco to the ground. Lima is now in Fusco's guard.
Fusco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fusco tries to get out of the position.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fusco is keeping the position for now.
Fusco wants to stand up but Lima is controlling him. #SUB2#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fusco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4##SUB2#
Lima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fusco looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Fusco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fusco is pulling down on Lima's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rosario Fusco dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
Lima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lima misses with a body shot.
It looked like Fusco was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lima.
Fusco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
Fusco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lima throws a sloppy body shot
and Fusco counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Lima misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima throws an off balance right hand
and Fusco counters with a series of strikes. Lima will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fusco is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Lima flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lima is out cold! Fusco holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rosario Fusco!
Our winner, Rosario Fusco, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SyFi 73     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
Lima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lima moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Lima thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.
Cobb lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lima throws a shot from downtown. Cobb moves away and avoids it.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Lima.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Lima walks into a left hand.
Cobb lands a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Randall Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Lima throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range. #T1#
Lima takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb with a hook.
Cobb throws a right and a left that Lima avoids nicely.
Lima slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cobb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lima misses with a hook
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lima's head backwards.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Lima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lima shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lima slips a jab and a cross from Cobb.
Lima raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lima scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cobb.
Cobb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobb stuffs the takedown.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lima.
Lima thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.#T3#
Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lima.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Lima moves away and avoids it.
Lima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Lima.
Cobb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Cobb blocks a head kick by Lima.
Lima needs to keep his hands up - Cobb had a free shot at his head there.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Lima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Lima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lima lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Cobb as he connects with a hook.
Lima throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lima avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Cobb dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cobb misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Lima counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cobb! #SUB2#
Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Cobb is defending well. #SUB2#
Lima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cobb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lima wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cobb prevents Lima from improving position.
Cobb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Lima looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Lima trying to control the action but Cobb is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Lima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cobb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Cobb is looking to improve his position but Lima isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lima is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cobb can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lima wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2##SUB2#
Lima is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cobb can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cobb tries to hold on but Lima postures up.
Cobb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lima on the ground.#SUB2#
Lima has control of Cobb's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cobb regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lima content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Lima is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Lima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: CCF FN 25:Mckane vs Savi     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
Lima keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Dick has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Dick has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lima is trying to keep an underhook but Dick manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lima has hold of Dick's hands but Dick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Dick is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dick is nestled in close to Lima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Dick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dick trying to control the pace.
Dick has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Slaughterhouse. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dick pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lima tries to roll over but Dick keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lima is looking to control Dick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.
Dick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lima's head.#SUB#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dick.
Lima keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass.
Dick stays in close to Lima's body and controls the position.
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Lima keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass.
Dick landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dick is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lima has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dick is looking to defend but Lima has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dick! Lima pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dick taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: CCF FN 23:Grill vs Zoid     
Date:   Jun 02, 2018
#R1#
Lima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and IsMore Ii counters with a straight right hand.
IsMore Ii lands with a straight right. Lima didn't see that one coming.
Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
Lima punishes IsMore Ii's body with a nice straight punch.
Lima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
IsMore Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lima throws a lazy uppercut
and IsMore Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore Ii cracks a nice hook into Lima's ribs.
Lima swings for the body but IsMore Ii moves out of range.
A jab from Lima finds it's way through IsMore Ii's defenses. #T1#
Lima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches IsMore Ii on the side of the head.
Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
IsMore Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii looks to throw the jab but Lima is out of range.
Lima now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
IsMore Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
Lima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has IsMore Ii pinned against the cage. IsMore Ii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lima misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and IsMore Ii counters by clinching up.
Lima tries to pull guard but IsMore Ii won't allow it.
More IsMore Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
IsMore Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
IsMore Ii lands with a right to the head.
IsMore Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Lima jumps guard. #SUB2#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but IsMore Ii defends easily.
IsMore Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
IsMore Ii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, IsMore Ii has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lima isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. IsMore Ii stacks Lima on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by IsMore Ii!
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
IsMore Ii content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
IsMore Ii has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Still in half guard, IsMore Ii seems content to control.
Lima is looking for a sweep. IsMore Ii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lima has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, IsMore Ii escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by IsMore Ii!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima gets back to half guard.
IsMore Ii trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

More IsMore Ii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
IsMore Ii darts in and clinches Lima up against the cage.
Lima tries to pull guard but IsMore Ii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lima tries to pull guard but IsMore Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Lima drops back down to his feet.
Lima jumps guard but IsMore Ii stands there with Lima around his waist. Lima gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
More IsMore Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
IsMore Ii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries to pull guard but IsMore Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Lima drops back down to his feet.
Lima has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. IsMore Ii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lima can turn it around.
IsMore Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
IsMore Ii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lima is trying to pull guard but IsMore Ii has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
IsMore Ii lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Marcelinho Lima has been cut.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from IsMore Ii - that landed with a thud.
IsMore Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
IsMore Ii works on Lima's body with a couple of short punches.
Lima is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from IsMore Ii as the two fighters clinch.
IsMore Ii lands with a light punch inside.
Lima jumps guard but IsMore Ii stands there with Lima around his waist. Lima gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lima can't find room to land a body shot as IsMore Ii controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for IsMore Ii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lima.
A body shot lands from IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
IsMore Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
IsMore Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IsMore Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lima is trying to pull guard but IsMore Ii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from IsMore Ii - that landed with a thud.
IsMore Ii gets through Lima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
More IsMore Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
IsMore Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as IsMore Ii walks away with a smile on his face. Lima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts IsMore Ii, as that shot connected. #CL#
IsMore Ii moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Lima takes a shot to the head.
Lima tries to pull guard but IsMore Ii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lima is trying to pull guard but IsMore Ii has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from IsMore Ii.
Lima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. IsMore Ii smiles and moves away. #CL#
IsMore Ii takes the fight into the clinch.
IsMore Ii lands a shot to the body.
IsMore Ii presses Lima against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
IsMore Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
Lima is trying to pull guard but IsMore Ii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Lima fails to pull guard.
A short left from IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii lands a left hand.
IsMore Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lima jumps guard but IsMore Ii stands there with Lima around his waist. Lima gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lima fails to pull guard.
IsMore Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. IsMore Ii just stands there and leans against the cage.
IsMore Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Limas head.
Lima takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Lima is rocked!
Lima tries to pull guard but IsMore Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Lima drops back down to his feet.
Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can IsMore Ii finish him?
Lima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables IsMore Ii to keep the fight standing.
IsMore Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Lima seems to have recovered his senses.
IsMore Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
IsMore Ii gets through Lima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

More IsMore Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcelinho Lima's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lima misses with a straight left.
IsMore Ii is looking to counter the offense by Lima and move into the clinch.
IsMore Ii drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lima right on the button. Lima goes down! IsMore Ii follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! IsMore Ii gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). More IsMore Ii!
In his post fight interview, More IsMore Ii started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CCF FN 18:McKane vs Vieira     
Date:   Apr 27, 2018
#R1#
Ngannou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ngannou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ngannou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ngannou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ngannou unleashes a big counter combination but Lima bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Ngannou misses.
Ngannou throws a right hand that Lima ducks under and follows up with a left that Lima also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lima.
Lima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ngannou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Lima throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ngannou was covering up waiting for the punch and Lima finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Lima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lima passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Ngannou is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lima asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ngannou is not content to let Lima control the position.
Lima moves into full mount! #SUB#
Lima looking to secure an arm triangle but Ngannou defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lima is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ngannou is surviving well by controlling Lima's body position as best he can.
Ngannou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ngannou is looking to escape.
Lima looking to finish with strikes here!
Lima moves to take his opponent's back. #T2##SUB#
Ngannou won't enjoy being in this position. Lima looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Ngannou is tapping - it's over boys! Lima picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: CCF FN 14:McKane v Willian Jr     
Date:   Mar 24, 2018
#R1#
Lima throws a jab when IsMore Ii was well out of range.
Lima tries to clinch but fails miserably
and IsMore Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Lima backs off IsMore Ii throws a huge counter combo but Lima manages to avoid it all.
Lima misses with a wild body shot.
IsMore Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lima throws a leg kick but IsMore Ii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
IsMore Ii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
IsMore Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and IsMore Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and IsMore Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima wants to clinch
and IsMore Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lima throws a lazy uppercut
and IsMore Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lima has his takedown stuffed
and IsMore Ii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Lima throws a right hand that misses
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lima misses with a right hand
and IsMore Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lima.
Nice shot by IsMore Ii.
Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and IsMore Ii counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima throws a sloppy head kick
and IsMore Ii counters with a nice body shot.
Marcelinho Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting IsMore Ii counter with a right hand.
IsMore Ii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Lima shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lima was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IsMore Ii tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Lima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lima goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, IsMore Ii rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lima's guard! Nice work there by IsMore Ii!
IsMore Ii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lima working for a triangle but IsMore Ii defends it easily. #SUB#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but IsMore Ii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Lima working for a triangle but IsMore Ii defends it easily. #SUB#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but IsMore Ii defends easily.
IsMore Ii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
IsMore Ii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lima working for a triangle but IsMore Ii defends it easily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
IsMore Ii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
IsMore Ii's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from IsMore Ii.#SUB#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. IsMore Ii defends it easily.
IsMore Ii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lima has his foot on IsMore Ii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. IsMore Ii works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

More IsMore Ii dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lima misses with a body shot
and IsMore Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lima closes the distance looking to clinch
and IsMore Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Lima moves out of range as IsMore Ii strikes.
Some wild striking there from IsMore Ii.
Lima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from IsMore Ii misses.
Lima scores with a hook to the body. IsMore Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
IsMore Ii darts in and clinches Lima up against the cage.
IsMore Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lima is trying to pull guard but IsMore Ii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
IsMore Ii cracks Lima with a nice body shot.#T1#
Lima wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but IsMore Ii has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
IsMore Ii lands a right hand.
Lima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
IsMore Ii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lima jumps guard but IsMore Ii stands there with Lima around his waist. Lima gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii lands with a light punch inside.
Lima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. IsMore Ii smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IsMore Ii lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Lima slips a jab and a cross from IsMore Ii.
Lima defending well as IsMore Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Lima misses the shot to the body.
Lima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lima misses with a right hand
and IsMore Ii counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and IsMore Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
IsMore Ii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and IsMore Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Lima misses with a shot to the body
and IsMore Ii counters with a nice body shot.
IsMore Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
IsMore Ii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
IsMore Ii lands the left hand.#T3#
Lima throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and IsMore Ii counters with a nice right hand that sends Lima toppling to the canvas! Lima scrambles and gets back to his feet - can IsMore Ii finish him?!#ROC2#
Lima is rocked!
IsMore Ii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lima doesn't seem bothered though.
BOOM! IsMore Ii lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lima. Lima tries to recover but IsMore Ii is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lima lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). More IsMore Ii!
In his post fight interview, More IsMore Ii started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CCF FN 11:Butler vs Svendetee     
Date:   Mar 03, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Gobert shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Gobert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gobert has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
Gobert throwing strikes from guard but Lima blocks nicely.
Gobert throws a big right hand that misses.
Lima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lima looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Lima looking for a triangle here. Gobert is fighting it but it looks tight! Lima pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gobert is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: CCF FN 07:Abel vs McDonald     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1#
Evo connects with the punch.
Lima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Evo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lima doesn't seem bothered though.
Evo lands with a nice body punch.
Evo scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Lima clinches up with Evo and pushes him back against the cage.
Lima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lima looking to stall.
Evo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lima or not.
Evo pushes Lima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Evo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lima or not.
Lima looks winded!
Evo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Evo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Evo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Evo.
Evo is working Lima over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Evo.
A short right from Evo on the inside.
Evo digs a right hand underneath Lima's ribcage. Lima let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Evo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Limas head.
Evo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Evo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lima or not.
Evo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Evo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Evo on the inside. #ROC#
Lima is rocked!
Evo throws a big uppercut that drops Lima! More strikes from Evo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lima lies dazed against the cage as Evo celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucifer Evo!

 

Event: CCF FN 04:McDonald vs Temby     
Date:   Jan 05, 2018
#R1#
Tarasso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Tarasso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tarasso moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Tarasso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lima doesn't seem phased though.
Lima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lima is looking to clinch.
Lima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tarasso cracks Lima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lima wants to clinch
and Tarasso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries for a takedown but Tarasso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Tarasso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lima wants to clinch.
Tarasso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Lima takes a swing at Tarasso's ribcage but misses.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tarasso as he jumps to the side.
Marcelinho Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima misses with a leg kick.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tarasso counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarasso circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tarasso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarasso leaves Lima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarasso moves away.#T2#
Tarasso slips under a jab from Lima.
Tarasso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lima has time to react.
Tarasso lands with a straight right. Lima didn't see that one coming.
Tarasso connects with a right hand. Lima shakes it off.
Lima looks to clinch #TD2#
and Tarasso counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Lima looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tarasso has picked Lima up and slammed him! Lima can't keep hold of the triangle and Tarasso manages to pass to side control!
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Lima gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lima manages to get to full guard.
Lima has a closed guard, preventing Tarasso from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tarasso defends it easily.#T3#
Tarasso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lima's guard.#SUB#
Lima looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tarasso is defending well. Lima quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tarasso has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lima celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelinho Lima!

 

Event: CCF FN 01:Abel vs Temby     
Date:   Dec 08, 2017
#R1#
Lima takes a swing at Scientia's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Scientia clinches up against the cage.
Scientia lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Scientia scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Scientia as the two fighters clinch.
Scientia scores with a shot to the side of Lima's head.
A short right from Scientia.
Scientia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lima is trying to stall.
Scientia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scientia lands a nice uppercut.
Lima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lima looking to stall.
A short right from Scientia on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scientia lands a right hand.
Scientia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scientia pushes Lima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scientia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scientia lands a hook that snaps the head of Lima backwards. #T1#
Scientia gets through Lima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scientia lands a shoulder strike.
Scientia cracks Lima with a nice body shot.
Scientia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Scientia taking a breather.
Scientia lands a nice uppercut.
Scientia pushes Lima back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Scientia.
Scientia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Scientia.
Lima tries to stall but Scientia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scientia lands a hook that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Scientia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Scientia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Scientia.
Scientia scores with a shot to the side of Lima's head.
A shot in the inside from Scientia.
Scientia stalling. #T2#
Scientia pushes Lima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scientia to keep the fight standing.
Scientia lands a hook that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Scientia lands a body punch.
Scientia lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scientia.
Scientia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scientia as Lima tries to tie him up.
Lima tries to pull guard but Scientia won't allow it.
Scientia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scientia scores with a shoulder strike.
Scientia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Scientia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scientia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Scientia scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Scientia.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scientia. #T3#
Scientia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scientia.
Lima has had enough of the clinch but Scientia keeps him there for the moment.
Scientia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
A short uppercut from Scientia.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Scientia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scientia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lima is trying to force a seperation but Scientia has the dominant position.
Lima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scientia to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scientia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Lima takes a shot to the head.
Scientia cracks Lima with a nice body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Scientia lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Scientia on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Scientia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scientia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Lima wants to stall.
Scientia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lima tries to pull guard but Scientia won't allow it.
Scientia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lima is breathing heavily.
Scientia lands an uppercut.
Scientia lands with a short shot to the head.
Scientia works on Lima's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scientia.
Still in the clinch, Scientia scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Scientia.
Scientia slows down the pace here.
Scientia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for Scientia to work.
Scientia leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Scientia's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Scientia lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurrik Scientia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Lima tries to keep at a distance but Scientia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scientia gets through Lima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scientia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Limas head.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scientia is struggling to control the position.
Lima is trying to maintain a safe position but Scientia gets an underhook and turns Lima into the cage.
Scientia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scientia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lima is looking to control Scientia's arms but Scientia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lima has his back to the cage.
Scientia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kurrik Scientia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lima is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Scientia.
Scientia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Lima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Scientia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Scientia lands a shoulder strike.
Scientia lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scientia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scientia cracks Lima with a nice body shot.
Scientia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lima is trying to stall.
Scientia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scientia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Scientia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scientia digs a right hand underneath Lima's ribcage. Lima let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scientia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scientia lands a body punch.
Lima trying to stall but Scientia improves his position.
Scientia lands a nice uppercut.
Lima is trying to stall.
A short right from Scientia.
Good body shot from Scientia.
Scientia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Scientia lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scientia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Lima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lima stalling in the clinch but Scientia improves position.
Scientia cracks Lima with a nice body shot.
Scientia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lima trying to stall but Scientia improves his position.
Scientia pushes Lima back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scientia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Scientia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Scientia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lima.
Scientia lands a left hand.
Scientia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scientia lands with a light punch inside.
Scientia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scientia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scientia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Limas head. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scientia.
A nice left hand lands by Scientia.
Scientia lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Scientia.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scientia.
Scientia lands an uppercut.
Scientia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scientia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Scientia.
Lima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scientia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scientia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima stalling in the clinch but Scientia improves position.
Scientia works on Lima's body with a couple of short punches.
Scientia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scientia scores with a hook to the body.
Scientia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scientia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scientia scores with a shot to the side of Lima's head. #T4#
Lima takes a shot to the head.
Scientia pushes Lima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scientia scores with a shoulder strike.
Scientia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scientia lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scientia as Lima tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scientia.
A short uppercut from Scientia.
A short left from Scientia.
Scientia scores with a shot to the side of Lima's head.
Scientia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Scientia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lima takes a shot to the head.
Lima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scientia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lima.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scientia.
Scientia lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurrik Scientia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lima tries to keep at a distance but Scientia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scientia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lima jumps guard but Scientia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scientia.
Scientia lands with a light punch inside.
Lima wants to stall.
Scientia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Lima takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scientia.
Scientia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lima wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scientia has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scientia has Lima pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scientia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scientia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scientia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scientia lands a body shot. #T1#
Scientia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Scientia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scientia scores with a shoulder strike.
Scientia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scientia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lima wants to stall.
Scientia scores with a shoulder strike.
Scientia pushes Lima back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scientia stalls.
Scientia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scientia digs a right hand underneath Lima's ribcage. Lima let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lima tries to pull guard but Scientia won't allow it.
Scientia pushes Lima back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scientia lands a nice shot to the body.
Scientia pushes Lima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scientia lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scientia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Scientia.
A shot in the inside from Scientia.
Scientia gets through Lima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scientia lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Scientia.
Scientia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lima or not.
Scientia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Scientia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scientia lands a body punch.
Scientia lands with a short shot to the head.
Scientia digs a right hand into Lima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lima's gas tank.
Scientia is stalling here.
Scientia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scientia scores with a shoulder strike.
Scientia lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Scientia as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scientia.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Scientia has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scientia pushes Lima back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scientia lands a hook that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
A short left from Scientia.
Scientia scores with a shot to the side of Lima's head.
Scientia controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scientia.
Scientia lands with a left to the head.
Scientia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Scientia.
Kurrik Scientia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scientia lands with a right to the head.
Scientia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Limas head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scientia leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scientia.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scientia.
Nice body punch from Scientia.
Scientia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scientia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Scientia lands a body shot.
Scientia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scientia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Scientia.
Lima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scientia is working Lima over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Scientia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scientia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scientia lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcelinho Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lima wants to break free but Scientia has control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurrik Scientia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scientia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 24:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurrik Scientia!

Kurrik Scientia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between J.J. Grey (ranked 4481 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 8419 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




186 cm
41 yrs
216 lbs



202 cm
18 yrs
270 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; J.J. Grey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Lima is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grey's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grey (0) vs (2) Lima

Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Grey is defending well.

Grey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grey (0) vs (5) Lima
Grey is trying desperately to improve position.

Lima working for a submission but Grey is keeping him at bay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lima jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Grey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Grey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Grey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.

Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Grey defends the submission attempt.

Grey looking for submissions off his back.

Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grey tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grey gets full guard.

Grey has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lima should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Grey has tightened it up now! Lima should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). J.J. Grey!
After winning the bout, J.J. Grey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 13, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Lima clinches up against the cage.
Lima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bam walks away with a smile on his face. Lima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lima misses with a left hand
and Bam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bam blocks a head kick by Lima.
Bam works the jab nicely.
Lima moves in looking to clinch but Bam pushes him off.
Lima looks for a takedown but Bam sprawls well.
Bam stuffs the takedown attempt from Lima. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Tam Bam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Sloppy strikes from Bam. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Bam counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Lima looks to move away, Bam throws a big counter combo but Lima just gets out of the way.
Lima thows a leg kick but Bam checks it
and Bam counters with a series of strikes. Lima will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Lima with a poor takedown
and Bam counters with a left to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Bam. No joy for Lima on that attempt.
Lima throws a body shot but no joy.
Lima misses with a leg kick
and Bam counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lima misses with a hook
and Bam counters with a nice uppercut.
Bam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lima misses with a hook
and Bam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lima thinking.
Lima wants to clinch up but Bam keeps it at a distance.
Bam seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bam throws a series of strikes that have Lima backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bam counters with a three punch combo that has Lima backing up. Lima nods at Bam to acknowledge the strikes.
Bam misses with a few strikes there.
Lima throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bam lands with a nice body punch.
Tam Bam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima throws a body punch but Bam moves out of range.
Bam with a jab.
Lima darts in trying to clinch
and Bam counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bam slips a jab from Lima.
Marcelinho Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima with a poor takedown
and Bam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lima or perhaps it was just good defense by Bam, which made it look bad.
As Lima looks to move away, Bam throws a big counter combo but Lima just gets out of the way.#T3#
Lima dodges the punch combination from Bam.
Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bam counters with a three punch combo that has Lima backing up. Lima nods at Bam to acknowledge the strikes.
Lima misses with a hook
and Bam counters with a series of strikes. Lima will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bam cracks Lima with an open hand slap.
Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bam.
Bam went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lima throws a lazy head kick
and Bam counters with a nice uppercut.
Bam pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lima back to the cage. Bam follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bam lands a jab-cross combination.
Bam is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lima doesn't manage to clinch there - Bam circles away.
Lima misses the body punch
and Bam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bam avoids the body shot from Lima.
As Lima looks to move away, Bam throws a big counter combo but Lima just gets out of the way.
Lima misses with a left hand
and Bam counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Lima is rocked!#T4#
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bam counters with a left and a right... And another left! Lima is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tam Bam!

 

 
 
 
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